Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – A Procedural Overview

Chapter 13 bankruptcy law is at times referred to as reorganization bankruptcy.  It’s very different than Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy virtually all of your debts are cancelled out. But, you must give up any belongings that aren’t exempt from seizure by your creditors. Under Chapter 13 bankruptcy law, you aren’t required [...]

How quickly can I finance a car after my bankruptcy is discharged?

Chelsea B asked: We are filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and it is due to be discharged by May. How long after that can we finance a car for a decent rate?Content supplied by Articlesbase.com

Is Computer Science considred a quantitative major for finance jobs?

Ali R asked: I want to work in investment banking/ finance after college, and was wondering if Computer Science would be a good quantitative major for an undergraduate degree.

Ultimately, I want to get an MBA right after or at least a Masters of Finance degree before I start working.Content supplied by Articlesbase.com

What are the other finance courses i can take to help me get good paying job in the banking industry?

Edmund O asked: im going to pursue a degree in accountancy at NTU and aims to work in the banking industry. What are the finance courses i can take with an A level cert with zero years of work experience to help me achieve my aim easier. preferably part time courses i can do within [...]

Can a debt collector physically show up to your home to collect on a home equity mortgage?

William R asked: I was a collector of unsecured debt for years ( I was the guy that hounds you on the phone ). I know the FTC regulates debt collection through the Federal Debt Collectors Practices Act. I remember my boss telling me about the Good Ol’ Days when he would go to [...]

Protecting your Finances

Getting a sports injury can affect you in different ways. Clearly, the most damaging way a sports injury can affect you is that specific injuries can make you miss work for a considerable length of time. And, if you were unlucky enough to get injured, how acceptance of your enforced absence would your employer be.

Whilst [...]

What is a reasonable amount of debt to have after completing a PhD program?

Cynthia C asked: I’m working toward a PhD in Political Science. My concentration is International Relations, and I’d prefer to teach at a large research university. I know about how much faculty members in my field earn, but, frankly…I’m a little worried about being able to pay off my student loans.

If you’ve earned [...]

How much debt would it take for you personally make the decision to file bankruptcy?

dee b asked: I know bankruptcy should be a last resort but some people have different personal limits. I would like to know your personal answer.

What’s the least amount of debt it would take for you to make the decision to file bankruptcy? And what is your annual income if you don’t mind?Content supplied [...]

What is the fastest way to get rid of student loan debt?

Ubiquitous asked: I’m paying off a lot of credit card debt and currently have my student loans in a deferral status. But the big monthly payments will start up again at the end of this year.

Aside from trying to drop off the radar screen or looking for a much better-paying job that [...]

What happens when you hand your car back to the finance company?

debi m asked: I bought a Renault Clio last August 06 for £2500 since i dont have any debt and no credit rating i had to take high finance (37.5%) im now paying £146.65 a month for 36 months and i still over 3000 to pay, I would like to hand this car back to [...]