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HAMP may actually have hampered homeowners needing help

HAMP was designed to help homeowners facing foreclosure and bankruptcy. The program has offered too little, too late. For...

When you file for bankruptcy, collections must halt. This is thanks to the automatic stay that kicks in when...

There is more than one way to reduce or get rid of debt. Those options may not work for...

These days, debt reaffirmation has become quite common. When it comes to reaffirming debts, this typically refers to secured...

Default judgments typically mean a debtor is quite advanced in the collections process. Creditors do not like placing a...

One of the most common questions debtors have when they speak to an Iowa bankruptcy lawyer is, “What is...

Foreclosures create health problems. A foreclosure impacts people’s lives in many ways not easily visible. Imagine facing foreclosure, losing...

Foreclosures across the nation have been creeping up every year. Even though the economy is beginning to show some...

Many people think they can file bankruptcy on their own, without the help of a qualified Iowa bankruptcy lawyer....

If you have trouble finding information about the status of your bankruptcy filing, you may track your status online....

Perhaps you were told a story while visiting someone who had filed for bankruptcy protection. He may have mentioned...

Many people believe that once they have declared bankruptcy, they will never again have a “good” credit rating. This...

When filing for bankruptcy, a debtor may forget to list a creditor. This is not an ideal situation for...

Filing bankruptcy is complicated, and receiving an inheritance does affect your filing. Receiving an inheritance before, during or after...

American seniors are getting divorced at a greater rate than at any time in the past, and there are...