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By Justin Harelik • Bankrate.com
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4 options when police call about debt
Article: These possibilities may keep you out of jail after you've ignored a court summons for nonpayment.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
Your bankruptcy is an open book
Article: Anybody can find out about your financial problems in bankruptcy, and that includes your boss.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
4 limits on modifying bankruptcy
Article: You can lower your Chapter 13 bankruptcy payment, if you're not hung up by one of these obstacles.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
3 common property missteps in bankruptcy
Article: Scheming to protect property from a Chapter 7 auction can bring you a world of pain.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
3 ways to lose a HELOC, keep the house
Article: When a HELOC is secured by your home, one of these options may help you to keep your property.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
Don't tap retirement fund for everyday debt
Article: Raiding your retirement account to pay the mortgage can leave you with no nest egg -- and no home.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
3 approaches to bankruptcy after job loss
Article: Try one of these options when your income drops and you're in jeopardy of losing everything.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
Modify home loan before filing bankruptcy
Article: Confirm mortgage modification in writing before you file for bankruptcy or the lender may void it.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
Behind again after mortgage modification?
Article: There are few options for someone in bankruptcy and who's already modified the mortgage once.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
4 questions before filing Chapter 13
Article: When the American dream turns scary, Chapter 13 may not save a home in foreclosure.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
5 reasons to list all cards in bankruptcy
Article: You may want to hold one credit card for emergencies, but here's why you won't get away with it.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
In bankruptcy? Pay mortgage to keep home
Article: If you can't make payments, here's how you might avoid foreclosure and restore your credit sooner.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
3 ways to fight a creditor's account levy
Article: If a creditor taps your bank balance, you have these limited options to hold onto your money.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
Car loan in bankruptcy a new deal breaker
Article: If you reaffirmed your car loan in bankruptcy, make sure it's paid off before seeking a new loan.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
3 options for debt woes, none of them good
Article: With one bankruptcy in the recent past and staggering debt, your options are slim to none.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
How to keep the house post-bankruptcy
Article: If the property isn't in foreclosure, contact your lender to see if a loan modification is possible.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
Protecting items post-bankruptcy
Article: In bankruptcy, you may be able to keep certain items by negotiating them in a post-filing deal.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
Most debt goes away in bankruptcy
Article: Creditors can still look to these few exceptions to discharging debt to get what's owed to them.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
Keep paying mortgage in bankruptcy
Article: As long as you continue to make your monthly house payment, the bank won't foreclose.
2009-11-17T00:00:00
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30K HELOC
5.27%
5.29%
30K Home Equity Loan
8.33%
8.31%
50K HELOC
4.99%
5.02%
75K Home Equity Loan
8.14%
8.14%
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