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September 05, 2008

Debt Consolidation

Debt consolidation is financial strategy which can be used to reduce outstanding debts. As more people face financial hardships such as foreclosure and bankruptcy, they are turning to debt consolidation programs. The question is, do they really work?

Various types of debt consolidation exist including consolidation loans, home equity loans, home equity line of credit, debt settlement, credit counseling and bankruptcy. It is important to determine which type of consolidation plan is best suited for your situation and understand the risks involved.

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August 21, 2008

Personal Bankruptcy

Personal bankruptcy includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 eliminates outstanding creditor debts through liquidation of assets, while Chapter 13 allows individuals to retain assets through restructure of payment to creditors.

Many Americans file personal bankruptcy when they are no longer able to keep pace with their financial responsibilities. Oftentimes, people are thrown into bankruptcy due to unemployment, medical issues, divorce or death of a spouse. Other times, bankruptcy is brought on due to reckless and irresponsible spending habits.

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July 03, 2008

Avoid Bankruptcy

People should avoid bankruptcy whenever possible. It is a life-altering experience that affects a person's credit history for years and can bankrupt emotions and self-confidence for a lifetime. Most people believe bankruptcy can wipe their financial slate clean. However, few people realize the underlying consequences and negativity associated with the bankruptcy process.

Options are available to avoid bankruptcy. One of the most efficient options is debt consolidation. Using debt consolidation to avoid bankruptcy can reduce owed debt by 40- to 60-percent and help individuals obtain a clean credit report once outstanding debts are paid in full.

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March 01, 2008

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy may not be the right option.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is the most common type of bankruptcy filed in the United States. Also known as Wage Earner's Plan, Chapter 13 allows individuals to retain their possessions and repay their debts over a period of three to five years.

Individuals facing foreclosure oftentimes file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in an effort to save their home. Filing Chapter 13 can stop foreclosure proceedings; however, the individual must continue making mortgage payments in a timely fashion.

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November 25, 2007

Forclosures

Home forclosures are escalating across the entire nation, forcing people out of their homes and into bankruptcy. Florida has taken one of the hardest hits in foreclosures, with more than 20,000 filings in 2007. California and Texas are close behind, with forclosures reaching well over 10,000 in each state.

Foreclosures in Arizona have risen over 40 percent since last year and Colorado reports 1 out of every 345 households has filed forclosure or on the brink of filing. Vermont, Maine and the District of Columbia seem to be the only states immune from forclosures. However, experts predict foreclosure rates will rise in these states when adjustable-rate mortgages start escalating.

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