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MEANS TEST TWEAKED, SCORE TWO POINTS FOR THE CONSUMER

The "Means Test" became law as part of the Bankruptcy Consumer Protection Act Of 2005.  The test is mandated by the bankruptcy code including a long, vague and confusing explanation of exactly how to set up the test, which was left to the Off

Copies Vs. Originals at Your Bankruptcy's 341 Meeting

Required by law, the first request that a trustee for a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy makes of a debtor is to see his driver's license and social security card in order to establish the identity of the debtor.  The trustee is fulfillin

A NEW EVIL HAS EMERGED - DEBT RELIEF STOREFRONTS

Oh my God, today I spoke with a woman who was considering bankruptcy as a way to get out from under her credit card debt.  She like most people would rather pay off her debts than file for bankruptcy especially when you can wrap your arms aro

DISCHARGABILITY OF STUDENT LOANS IN BANKRUPTCY

Not All Debt Relief Companies Are Created Equal

New FCA Rules Put Lenders and Brokers Directly in Their Gun Sights

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