Can I Keep My Car if I File Bankruptcy?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 6, 2011
Q: I am having financial problems and can no longer make ends meet. Can I keep my car if I file bankruptcy? A: With so
Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is a drastic measure but sometimes you don’t have any other choice. Bankruptcy information stays on your credit report for up to 10 years. Bankruptcy is a legal way to discharge your debts, but filing bankruptcy will have the most negative effect on your credit score. It’s always in your best interest to make sure that information about the filing are reported to the credit bureaus correctly.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Explained
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 3, 2011
Unlike Chapter 7, which can completely wipe out unsecured personal debts such as credit card bills and medical debt, Chapter 13 is a way to
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Explained
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 3, 2011
Chapter 7, also known as “liquidation” or “straight liquidation,” is typically the simplest and fastest form of bankruptcy. Individuals, married couples and businesses can use
When to file for bankruptcy protection
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 1, 2011
When federal authorities want to keep airline passengers informed about air safety, they use a color-coded system to convey various levels of risk. Red is
Where Can I Get Help So That I Don’t Lose My home?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
January 26, 2011
Q: “I was paying my credit card bills through Consumer Credit Counseling Service. But when my husband lost his job, we could no longer afford
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Give Me a Fresh Start?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
January 23, 2011
Q: I have a question from a reader who wanted to know whether or not she should file for bankruptcy protection. And her situation is
Your Financial Afterlife: Are You Ready to Rebound From Economic Setbacks?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
January 7, 2011
If you’ve had recent money woes, or even a lifetime of financial problems, it’s time to create a new economic reality. It’s time to think
I Am a Single Mom with $30,000 in Debt. Should I File for Bankruptcy?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
March 20, 2010
Q: I am a single mother of 3 kids and have a debt total of more than $30,000. I don’t have any savings or investments,
Should I Give Up My Car?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 5, 2010
Q: I would like to trade in m car because I am upside down on the car loan and it has 123,000 miles on It.
My Ex Husband Filed Bankruptcy. Can I Get This Off My Credit Report?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
January 28, 2010
Q: My ex-husband filed for bankruptcy without my knowledge before we divorced in 2008. The bankruptcy included a loan on which I was a co-signer.
Impact of Bankruptcy on Your Spouse
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
January 25, 2010
Q: My wife filed for bankruptcy before we were married. Can my income be included in her bankruptcy filing? What is the impact of bankruptcy on
Which Bills Should I Pay Before Filing Bankruptcy?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
January 22, 2010
Q: I want to file for bankruptcy this year. Should I pay off the small bills that I can afford to pay before I file
5 Things to Know about Filing Bankruptcy
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
October 6, 2009
The number of people filing for personal bankruptcy was up 36.5% in the first half of 2009 from the same period a year before, and