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The following posts are questions submitted by National Bankruptcy Forum readers, or questions people who are considering filing bankruptcy often ask themselves. Bankruptcy can be a complicated process, so you shouldn’t feel ashamed if you don’t understand all of it. Maybe you need to know more about bankruptcy exemptions in your state, how to qualify for filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or how bankruptcy may affect your career. If you have questions about bankruptcy or would like a free debt evaluation, please reach out to us at National Bankruptcy Forum by filling out our online contact form or calling 877-280-4299.
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NYC’s Worst Debt Collectors: Who are They?
Over 20 million people live in one of our country’s biggest regions, metropolitan New York. With that many people, it’s likely that millions are in financial dire straits. And where there is financial misery, there are debt collectors. Who are the Big Apple’s most prolific debt collectors? Are they the major players in the debt collection…
Read moreWhy is Rosland Capital Telling Everyone to Buy Gold?
Rosland Capital advertises heavily on television, encouraging people to purchase gold and silver coins as well as gold and silver ingots. The question that is often asked is whether it is a good idea to purchase precious metals, either as an investment, as a way to preserve what wealth you have, or as an investment…
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Can I Keep Livestock and File Bankruptcy?
People who are considering bankruptcy often wonder whether they will be able to keep their property, and farmers are no exception. People who keep livestock and grow crops for a living are often worried that by filing for bankruptcy, they will end up putting themselves in a position where they will be forced to part…
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Household Debt Near Great Recession Level: What Does it Mean?
Although bankruptcy filings have been trending downward for years, household debt is expected to hit a new record in 2017. It may seem like a big number, but fewer than 800,000 people filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. last year. Just six years ago, that amount was double. Will household debt start to catch up…
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Should I choose a college based on my parents’ income?
We all know college is expensive. But just how hard is it to pay off student loans? According to new information published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), choosing the right school to attend can have a huge effect on your future — but not just on what type of job you might…
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How many people filed for bankruptcy in 2016?
Bankruptcy filings are continuing to decline, with fewer than 800,000 people filing in federal courts last year. All bankruptcy cases are handled in federal courts, per the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Although 800,000 seems like a lot, it pales in comparison to the height of the economic collapse in September 2010, which saw nearly double the amount…
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