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Posted on Mar 25, 2012 By Robert Kovacs
Bankruptcy Hand Out – Using Credit Wisely After Bankruptcy – from NCLC Please click below to read the National Consumer Law Center's article entitled Using Credit Wisely After ...
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Posted on Mar 2, 2012 By Robert Kovacs
Where can I get my credit report and score for Free By law you can get a copy of your credit report once a year for free from the three major reporting agencies, Trans Union, Experian, and Equifax. ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2011 By Robert Kovacs
Renting As A Tenant After Bankruptcy Renting a house or apartment after your Massachusetts bankruptcy discharge can be a little intimidating. Some landlords will run a credit check during the ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2011 By Robert Kovacs
When Can I Stop Paying Credit Cards? Many of my Massachusetts bankruptcy clients ask, "When can I stop paying on my credit cards?" The answer seems obvious: "immediately." If you ...
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Posted on Jun 1, 2011 By
How Long Will Bankruptcy Stay On My Credit Report? When a Massachusetts bankruptcy case is filed, information about the case is reported on the individual's credit file. The report lists the date ...
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Posted on May 16, 2011 By
Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions Many of my Worcester and Farmington bankruptcy clients report that filing bankruptcy was the best choice they ever made. The Bankruptcy Code provides powerful relief for ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2011 By
There is little doubt that bankruptcy will reflect negatively on your credit score. However, most people that are considering bankruptcy already have a poor credit score, because of missed payments, ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2010 By Robert Kovacs
Yes settling a debt for less than you owe will save you money but it is not going to save you as much as you think. When you settle a debt with your credit card or other creditors for less than you ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2010 By Robert Kovacs
If you filed bankruptcy under chapter 7 you will be able to obtain a new credit card very shortly after filing. Most banks will want your business, because (1) you have reduced your debt, (2) cannot ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2010 By Robert Kovacs
Filing bankruptcy does not prevent you from buying any property, including a new home or cars. However, the better question is; when will a bank give me a mortgage for a new home? Chapter 7 bankruptcy ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2010 By Robert Kovacs
With so much heard about credit reports and scores it is important to check your credit report regularly. There are three major organizations that report on your credit, Experian, Trans Union, and ...
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Posted on Jan 1, 2010 By Robert Kovacs
A common question that comes up is: “Can I file bankruptcy without my spouse?” The Answer, Yes. If you are a married couple you may file as an individual or as a couple. If an individual files, the ...
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