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solo 401k for self-employed
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March 21, 2013A fundamental goal of the federal bankruptcy laws enacted by Congress is to give debtors a financial "fresh start" from burdensome debts.
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October 31, 2012Many of us carry the battle scars of a troubled financial past. I know I do. When I was 21 and in college, I was living in my own apartment and using student loans to pay my rent. Thus, I was...
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October 31, 2012Let’s get this out of the way first — the decision to declare bankruptcy is primarily a financial one. While creditors and some pundits love to paint bankruptcy filers as irresponsible deadbeats,...
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September 11, 2012You may be sitting at your desk right now, appearing normal to all your coworkers. But at home, your life is like a country song -- breakups, babies, debts, disease, your truck broke down and your dog is sick. Assuming your job isn't at the Grand...
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September 10, 2012Bankruptcy does not relieve you of all of your debts. It can be complicated, and the law varies from state to state, which is why you need a good bankruptcy lawyer to help you decide if you should file and then represent you throughout the...
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September 7, 2012When you file for bankruptcy, you usually can keep everything you own — your home, your car, your furniture, your clothes and your jewelry. The whole point of the bankruptcy laws is to remove your debts and give you a fresh start. Bankruptcy laws...
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September 7, 2012If you can afford each month to pay 2 percent of your outstanding debt, you can probably avoid bankruptcy. But if you feel trapped by your finances, consider bankruptcy.
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September 6, 2012Filing for bankruptcy will delay, and sometimes stop, a foreclosure. Once you file for bankruptcy, the court will issue an automatic stay which forces your creditors to stop trying to collect from you.
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September 5, 2012Most people want to honor their debts. But those who have allowed their debt to spiral out of control may feel both helpless and ashamed. Although bankruptcy isn't anyone's first choice, sometimes it is worth considering.
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