High credit card debt can be especially troublesome because so many credit cards charge a very high rate of interest. It can be as high as 20-30 percent on outstanding balances. When this is the case, and a person has maxed out their credit limit, they can go on making minimum payments and never or barely reduce the balance.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Involving A Divorce
Bankruptcy and discharge of bankruptcy can be fairly straightforward when a couple is married. When one spouse files for bankruptcy, their discharge protects the couple’s community assets. As long as the couple is married throughout the process, that’s pretty much the end of the story.
Is A Trustee Required In Every Bankruptcy Case?
Bankruptcy trustees are appointed in practically every individual consumer bankruptcy case. Depending on the case, the trustee will have a variety of obligations and powers. What’s more, the trustee may be an attorney but does not have to be. In fact, many trustees are accountants, probably because their skill set is well suited to handling their duties.
Rising Interest Rates And Refinancing After A Foreclosure
News & Advice From The Leading Carson Bankruptcy Attorney
If you’ve been reading the news, it’s no secret that home loan rates have been rising throughout 2018. If you’re one of the more than 700,000 Americans who filed for bankruptcy last year, often involving a foreclosure as well, then you may be wondering if you’ll ever be able to take advantage of home loan rates that are still historically low.