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Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Could Now Be Easier
The process for obtaining a discharge of federal student loans through bankruptcy has been long and difficult for over a decade. However, times are changing and newly issued guidance to the Department of Justice (DOJ), in connection with the Department of Education...
How to Prove a Product is Defective
Every day you use many consumer products. You rely on them to work properly and safely. But some products malfunction and can cause great harm. If one of the consumer products you have used has caused you injuries or other types of damages, you could have a defective...
Reducing Your Car Payment through Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Are you behind on your car payment? Is your car payment larger than your budget allows? Do you fear that your car may soon be repossessed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Chapter 13 bankruptcy assist you in reducing your car payment to a manageable...
Types of Car Accident Compensation You Could Receive
Car accidents can lead to severe physical and emotional suffering. Depending on the severity of your injuries, it can also lead to financial hardship. The cost of medical treatments and potential loss of income from not being able to work could quickly put a strain on...
Bankruptcy and Divorce: How Does One Affect the Other?
Ordinarily, a couple with financial problems could simply file bankruptcy and get a financial fresh start. But a couple contemplating divorce should first consider how filing bankruptcy could affect their divorce and vice versa. The timing of filing bankruptcy and...
Information You Need When Filing for Social Security Disability
Do you have a medical condition that interferes with your ability to work? Are you thinking about filing for Social Security Disability? If so, you may want to take the time to gather the following information before filing a disability claim. Knowing this information...
Dealing with Creditor Harassment after Bankruptcy
Let’s face it, one of the worst parts about delinquent debt is the constant creditor harassment about to pay your debt. You know the creditor wants its money and you really want to pay. Unfortunately, you may not have the exact amount that is owed. You try to explain...
What to Do When You’re Injured in a Store or Other Business
If you get injured at a store or other business, it may entitle you to receive damages. However, these situations can be complex. This guide will provide 4 things you should do if this happens to you. Seek Medical Help One of the first things you should do is assess...
Receiving Social Security Disability for a Traumatic Brain Injury
Nearly 1.7 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the American Brain Foundation. Many TBI victims find it difficult to return to work and need financial help. If you have had a TBI, and it interferes with your ability to work,...
Does Filing Bankruptcy Affect Social Security Benefits
Do you receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits and feel by debt? You are not alone. Many of those receiving SSDI benefits find themselves overwhelmed by debt. Have you thought about filing bankruptcy but do not know how filing may affect your benefits? The...
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