Recent Posts in October, 2011

• How to Get a Free Credit Report
  Oct 15, 2011
  Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), you are entitled to receive one free credit report per year. You can obtain your free ...
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• Waiting Period for Filing a Subsequent Bankruptcy Petition
  Oct 13, 2011
  A debtor who has previously filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy must wait eight years to file again for Chapter 7 protection. This period is calculated ...
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• Automatic Stay Stops Creditors in Their Tracks
  Oct 12, 2011
  Under Section 362 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, creditors are prohibited from continuing any further collection action against a debtor who files for ...
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• Bankruptcy Exemptions in Illinois- Which Law Applies?
  Oct 11, 2011
  Under the U.S Bankruptcy Code, an individual filing for Chapter 7 is allowed to keep their property, so long as the property does not exceed a certain ...
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• Recent U.S Supreme Court Decision
  Oct 6, 2011
  In the recent case of Ransom vs. FIA Card Services, N.A., the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a consumer may not use the IRS "ownership expense" ...
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• Do's and Dont's Before Filing for Chapter 7
  Oct 5, 2011
  If you are planning to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you should follow the rules and guidelines detailed below: Do Not 1) Give any special preference ...
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