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U.S. CREDIT CARD DEBT DOWN IN 2014, BUT DUE TO DEFAULTS

Ohio residents who carry credit card debt could be interested in these facts according to the Federal Reserve. Total U.S. credit card debt as of September was $881.8 billion. U.S. mortgages and student loan debts are the first and second highest U.S.… Read More
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LIEN STRIPPING FOR SECOND MORTGAGE AFTER BANKRUPTCY

For many Ohio residents, avoiding foreclosure is an important factor in their decision to file for bankruptcy. Before choosing which form of bankruptcy to file, homeowners who have a second mortgage need to know how that obligation will be affected.… Read More
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GETTING OUT OF CREDIT CARD DEBT

When people get into overwhelming credit card debt in Ohio, they may feel like the debt crept up on them. However, credit card debt is usually something that accumulates gradually before it becomes unmanageable. Because most people are given a low cr… Read More
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OHIO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CREDIT CARD DEBT

Any resident of Ohio or individual who agreed to a credit card contract in Ohio may enjoy the protection that the state statute of limitations on the enforcement of contracts provides. Credit card companies that attempt to collect on a debt after mor… Read More
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF A CREDITOR OR DEBT COLLECTOR SUES ME?

Ohio residents may benefit from learning what to do if a creditor or collection agency were to ever file a lawsuit against them. Consumers who have been sued typically benefit from seeking legal counsel with experience in issues concerning debt colle… Read More
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FILING BANKRUPTCY MORE THAN ONCE

People throughout Ohio may be able to file bankruptcy if they’re struggling financially and need assistance. With the debts written off through a discharge or restructured into more affordable payment levels, people can create a more stable fin… Read More
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WHAT PROPERTY IS CONSIDERED EXEMPT IN AN OHIO BANKRUPTCY?

Although bankruptcy is a federal specialty court proceeding, each state sets what property an individual owns that is exempt from the bankruptcy estate. Ohio has a number of types of property that the bankruptcy trustee cannot reach in the bankruptcy… Read More
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Categories: Chapter 13

OHIO RETIREES FACING MOUNTING DEBTS

Ohio residents may be interested to learn that as the Baby Boom generation approaches retirement age, many of its members are finding that they are saddled with considerable amounts of debt. The generation may face a number of different debts, includ… Read More
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CANCER PATIENTS FACE MOUNTING DEBTS

As many people in Ohio may know, many cancer survivors, especially younger individuals, may face years of debt due to medical treatment expenses. According to a study presented at a recent meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, approxi… Read More
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BE CAREFUL ABOUT DEBT RELIEF PROGRAMS

Many companies claim in their advertisements that they can help debtors in Ohio consolidate their debts into a single monthly payment, and some of these are accurate. Some companies offer credit counseling services where they try to help a debtor neg… Read More
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