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Discover the best Concora credit cards for people with bad credit.
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Except in a few instances, unemployment benefits are exempt from garnishment.
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You don’t need a lawyer, but you do need to take these steps to protect pay through bankruptcy.
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When you’re filing for bankruptcy, disclose all your assets, no matter how trivial.
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Here’s what happens and what you can do when you apply for the wrong credit card.
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A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for a number of years depending on when you actually filed as well as the type of bankruptcy.
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Lenders will view you less favorably if you have bad credit, but there’s hope.
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Your credit score is a measure of financial responsibility. These states have the highest average credit scores.