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By Justin Harelik • Bankrate.com

Avoid these bankruptcy mistakes

It's easy to miss documents and not file statements when you file for bankruptcy yourself.

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Buy a car to rebuild credit post-bankruptcy?

Article: It's important to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy, but make sure to do it the right way.

Should I take out loan to file bankruptcy?

Article: Incurring more debt to get rid of debt could be trouble once you get to court.

File bankruptcy to get out from under car loan?

Article: There are options besides bankruptcy when you are underwater on your car loan.

Can you dismiss bankruptcy to sell home?

Article: Getting a bankruptcy dismissed will take time, making it tough to sell a home.

Is a trust safe in bankruptcy?

Article: Determining if a trust is untouchable depends on the type of trust and who the beneficiary is.

Getting unsecured credit cards after bankruptcy

Article: Rebuilding your credit will take time, but there are some ways to get started on the right path.

After bankruptcy, do I owe on 2nd mortgage?

Article: You can't be sued after Chapter 7 for your second mortgage, but pay up to avoid other issues.

Can you file Ch. 13 bankruptcy if you own a home?

Article: Just because you own a home doesn't mean you can't file for a "fresh start" bankruptcy.

Getting name off mortgage post-bankruptcy

Article: Your mortgage debt was discharged after bankruptcy, but you need your name off the title.

Will bankruptcy save my home from foreclosure?

Article: Without decent income and your home in foreclosure, keeping lenders at bay will be tough.

File bankruptcy to get off mortgage with ex?

Article: You might be divorced, but getting your name off an old mortgage with your ex isn't easy.

Which bills help rebuild your credit?

Article: Think your monthly bills, such as cellphone and utilities, help your credit? Think again.

What can creditors take in a bankruptcy?

Article: When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn't mean you can't keep some.

Do bankruptcy creditors want personal assets?

Article: Don't worry much about losing personal items in bankruptcy. You'll be OK in most states.

Protect home by filing Chapter 7?

Article: Mounting debts from job loss are tough. Know when to file bankruptcy so it doesn't hurt you.

Bankruptcy will allow trustee to sell mom's home

Article: Don't want to deal with selling your mom's house? A trustee will if you file bankruptcy.

Can senior protect savings with bankruptcy?

Article: For older people in debt, bankruptcy may not even be an option if they have too much saved.

Pay debt when ex files bankruptcy after divorce?

Article: If your ex ignores the divorce decree and files bankruptcy anyway, will court be worth it?

Keep paying ex-spouse for debt?

Article: Just because your ex filed bankruptcy doesn't necessarily mean you're off the hook for the debt.

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