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Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help You Keep Your Home?

by contactus May 9, 2013 Banking and Finance Law

(US Law) If you are considering bankruptcy, you may be worried about losing your home. The good news is that bankruptcy may offer a path to not only paying down your debt, but also keeping your home. The bad news is that if you have missed mortgage payments or have otherwise fallen behind on debts, […]

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Well I declare! Why use a Declaration of Trust.

by EdwardHandsandLewis May 9, 2013 Banking and Finance Law

A Declaration of Trust is an arrangement setting out who shall have the ownership of an asset and be able to benefit from it.  This is important if your assets include land or business interests. A declaration of trust is a binding statement by the legal owner of an asset declaring that he holds the […]

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Thinking about Term Insurance

by Andrew Miller April 12, 2013 Banking and Finance Law

A very reasonable option when seeking the best life insurance policy is 10 year term life insurance. Having a policy that secures your family’s well-being when you are no longer around is a necessary part of any long term financial plan. Regardless of your age, it is crucial to start looking for the best option […]

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Tips to Console an Identity Theft Victim and Help them Avoid it

by Brianna Jones April 1, 2013 Banking and Finance Law

Identity theft is a serious ongoing problem that you should take steps to avoid. Identity thieves can cause problems with your credit history, finances, and personal reputation. You should take all precautions to protect your personal information and avoid identity theft. Specific Types of Identity Theft The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) specifies several unique types […]

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The 15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage Debate

by edralyn March 28, 2013 Banking

The 15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage Debate Its so hard to have a long term perspective when working with a checkbook balance that is burdened by more goings than comings. In fact, for many home owners maintaining a budget is one of the biggest challenges one can face in the fight for financial freedom. Did you […]

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The Credit Bureaus and Your Rights: Do You Know Them?

by edralyn March 16, 2013 Banking

The Credit Bureaus and Your Rights: Do You Know Them? In today’s economy, everyone is looking for ways to save money. From shopping in bulk to cutting out the extra little expenses, every little bit counts. However, if you are looking for major ways to save money each month, your credit will play a large […]

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for Debt Reconstruct

by lawfirm January 18, 2013 Banking and Finance Law

The chapter 7 is popularly known as liquidation bankruptcy. This is a legal process. It can provide you a brand new start by dismissing your debts. This type of insolvency erases almost all the debts. In exchange of erasing debts the trustee sells the nonexempt property. In chapter 7 bankruptcy the trustee dismisses most of […]

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Prevent Bankruptcy From Accumulating Medical Bills

by James Mateta January 6, 2013 Banking and Finance Law

The rising cost of healthcare is making it expensive for regular people to seek out medical services. Even if health insurance has been purchased, many companies will pay for specific services to a certain dollar amount, or about 60 percent of bills, and leave the rest to the patient. Many people may get sick and […]

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Cloud Computing In Financial Sector and Legal System

by Lilly December 15, 2012 Banking and Finance Law

Banks, financial organizations and law firms deal with a highly sensitive data that needs to be secured. Their customers provide them with important information that should never be leaked to anyone. This is one of the fundamental characteristics of the modern banking system. Secured data exchange is vital for the financial sector as money trading […]

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Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

by JasonAdams December 4, 2012 Banking and Finance Law

(US bankruptcy law) Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is a option for those with debts that exceed the limit of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, on unsecured debt and secured debt respectively. The common notion is that Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is only available for companies; but it is not the whole truth. In fact, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is available […]

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