6 bankruptcy myths you probably think are true
Ever heard that you can pull out your credit card and buy a big-screen TV, a diamond ring and a designer bag right before you file bankruptcy, then keep those items as freebies? Like many bankruptcy...
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Bankruptcy casts shadow on credit reports for years
Hi Erica, I want to rent a property, and the landlord says he needs to do a credit check. I was made bankrupt eight years ago. Will the landlord see the bankruptcy? — Paula Dear Paula, The answer...
View ArticleHow spouse’s bankruptcy may affect your credit
You vowed to stick together for richer or poorer. But now that your spouse is facing bankruptcy, you worry his or her debt woes will affect your good credit. When one spouse is filing for bankruptcy...
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Stop using credit cards before filing bankruptcy
Hi Erica, If I am going to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in one month, can I still use my credit cards up until that time? I have two credit cards, one from Nordstrom and one from Wells Fargo, and both...
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