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Category: Debt

29 Oct, 2020
Reaves & Lee

Types Of Debt

When you file bankruptcy, most debts can be eliminated. Unsecured debts are usually eligible for discharge, credit cards, medical debt, utilities, payday loans, some taxes, and other loans that do not have collateral attached...

14 Aug, 2020
Reaves & Lee

History of Bankruptcy

The Italian nomination of bankruptcy indicates its origin from the words Banca rotta means broken bench or bank. In ancient times, if a man used to owe some amount and become unable to repay, his family was usually forced to...

10 Aug, 2020
Reaves & Lee

Secured and Unsecured Debt in Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 bankruptcy does not require you to immediately repay your debt. The trustees will take any non-exempt properties and sell it to distribute your assets among your creditors. After completing this bankruptcy process,...

12 Jun, 2020
Reaves & Lee

Two Types of Debt in Bankruptcy

For the purpose of bankruptcy, the debt classifications you have will help determine the type of bankruptcy you file. Most consumer debt is either secured or unsecured. Secured debt uses collateral such as your home for a...

8 Jun, 2020
Reaves & Lee

Debt Settlement and Bankruptcy

Debt settlement and debt negotiation firms have become more popular with the increase in consumer debt. As with most instances that have to do with money, you have to be careful not to be taken advantage of. There are good...