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Are Debt Collectors Discriminating Against You and Treating You Unfairly?

Things can be really tough for a person if they start having financial issues. Not only do people stop extending support, but your creditors can also turn devilish overnight. Ruthless times require brutality and debt collectors are not behind when it comes to collecting their dues.  They can be very cold-blooded to get hands on the money you owe them. Despite the provision of The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to protect the consumers, some debt collectors will leave no stone unturned to get what is due to them. If [...]

2021-12-09T08:04:12+00:00

Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions Details

It is not necessary that you lose all your property when you file for bankruptcy. While filing for bankruptcy, it is therefore important that you are aware of the exemptions allowed by the state as well as federal government under various chapters. This is important to salvage as much of your assets as you can. You should know the details to choose the best exemption to save your property. Some states offer you a choice between state and federal bankruptcy exemption, however Sacramento requires you to choose the state exemption only. In case you reside in any other [...]

2019-05-06T09:29:51+00:00

What is Homestead Exemption Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy is traumatic and shameful for many people. However, it doesn’t mean that you lose all your belongings when you file for it. Homestead exemption can help protect your home from going under the hammer, if it has more value than what you owe to the debt lender. If you file for bankruptcy under chapter 7, the bankruptcy trustee won’t sell your home if homestead exemption covers entire equity. In case you file under chapter 13, you get to keep your home but have to pay your creditors, as per your repayment plan, an amount equalling [...]

2019-05-06T09:28:57+00:00

Everything You Wanted to Know About Non-Exempt Property Bankruptcy

Property which isn’t protected in bankruptcy is known as non-exempt property. This doesn’t mean that you will lose everything you own in life when you file for bankruptcy. The entire purpose of bankruptcy filing is to offer a fresh start to people who have had some financial troubles. As per your state’s exemption statutes, you can protect all property listed in it as well as things you will require to maintain a home, such as: Modest amount of equity in car Household fixtures and clothes Tools needed for your profession Your retirement account As per Los Angeles based [...]

2025-08-08T06:43:48+00:00

Know More About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Exemptions

Bad financial decisions may lead to economic problems. Filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 may provide you relief from your debt collectors. However, in the process you might end up losing some of your property. However, all is not lost as people who file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 are allowed to keep certain full exempt property. Exempt property is protected from creditor’s claims by the law. Some states like Colorado allow property to be exempt only under state law. Exempted property includes a portion of or the entire unpaid wages, household furniture, personal effects and home equity. [...]

2025-08-21T11:07:13+00:00

Bankruptcy Exemptions: An Overview

Filing for bankruptcy is a last resort for many people struggling immensely with financial issues and non-payment of dues. In this trying time, bankruptcy exemptions play a massive role in both chapter 7 & chapter 13 bankruptcy. While exemptions in chapter 7 bankruptcy help determine how much property can you keep, those in chapter 13 are used to keep your repayment plan payments low. Before delving deeper, it is important to know about bankruptcy exemptions. […]

2025-08-08T05:21:40+00:00

Know More About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Exemptions

Bad financial decisions can cause a change of fate. This can happen to anyone, anytime. Filing for bankruptcy offers a way to salvage not just your property but also allows you to get a fresh start. Bankruptcy can be filed by an individual or company under various chapters. Chapter 13 or wage earner’s bankruptcy is for people with a steady source of income. Like other chapters, exemptions are available under chapter 13 reimbursement proposal. They are also helpful in calculating the amount that the debtor will pay. Under chapter 13 bankruptcy, one can keep all their property, but [...]

2025-08-11T07:18:16+00:00

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Can You Keep Your Car under Motor Vehicle Exemption?

Unlike popular belief, you do not lose all your possessions when you file for bankruptcy under chapter 7. Thanks to exemption laws, you can protect property including an unassuming vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle or van). Thanks to your state’s motor vehicle exemption you can protect a certain amount of equity in a car. If you completely own your vehicle (i.e. have cleared all vehicle payment dues or are up-to-date on them) you can take measures to avoid the lenders repossessing your car. In case you lag on your car payments you will have to come up with a [...]

2025-08-05T13:33:45+00:00

Worried About Bankruptcy? Here’s an Overview of Exemptions Granted during Bankruptcy

What if an investment you thought was your ticket to millions causes your downfall? Unable to pay your debts, many people and/or companies file for bankruptcy which offers them a lifeline. Your assets and liabilities are assessed by court trustees and judges to conclude whether your debts could be discharged. However, there are some bankruptcy exemptions too, which are used to determine how much property you can keep. […]

2019-05-06T09:27:19+00:00

All You Wanted to Know About Federal Non-bankruptcy Exemptions

Apart from the choice between state and federal exemptions available for bankruptcy filers, additional exemptions in the form of federal non-bankruptcy exemptions are available. Individuals who are unable to cope with defaulting on payments and file for bankruptcy can heave a sigh of relief. People can take advantage of exemptions outside the bankruptcy code to help protect their assets when they file for bankruptcy. As these exemptions exists outside bankruptcy code, they are termed as federal non-bankruptcy exemptions. It is therefore important to have a sound understanding of the exemptions under this heading to save your property in [...]

2025-08-21T08:11:43+00:00
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