When someone finds themselves with too much debt making it difficult to meet their financial obligations, they may consider bankruptcy protection. Bankruptcy is a court process that can provide protection from creditors. The two main types of bankruptcy a debtor can consider are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Illinois Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, sometimes referred to as a debt liquidation bankruptcy, can help debtors to discharge or cancel debt such as medical bills or … [Read more...]
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Rebuilding Credit Following Bankruptcy
If you are considering bankruptcy, you may be concerned that you will be left with poor credit. Of course, after you file bankruptcy, it will appear on your credit report and certainly impact your credit score, but there are ways to rebuild your credit including secured credit cards. A secured credit card is an option for people with either very little credit history and those with low credit scores who want to improve their credit worthiness. A borrower makes a refundable cash deposit - … [Read more...]