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by James P. Caher (Author), John M. Caher (Author) "Maybe you were socked with an unexpected and uninsured medical expense, and you didn't have the savings to cover the bills..." (more)
Key Phrases: nonpriority debts, modifying home mortgages, postpetition taxes, Means Test, United States, Social Security (more...)
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With tips on understanding -- and surviving -- the new bankruptcy laws

If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all -- so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate -- get out of debt instead!

Discover how to
* Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy
* Manage your spending
* Find professional help you can trust
* Decide on the right type of bankruptcy
* Pass the means test
* Keep more of your stuff

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With tips on understanding — and surviving — the new bankruptcy laws

If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all — so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate — get out of debt instead!

Discover how to

  • Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy
  • Manage your spending
  • Find professional help you can trust
  • Decide on the right type of bankruptcy
  • Pass the means test
  • Keep more of your stuff


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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (January 4, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471773808
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471773801
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #129,234 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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nonpriority debts, modifying home mortgages, postpetition taxes, bankruptcy paperwork, petition date, nondischargeable taxes, super discharge, joint bankruptcy, nondischargeable debts, current monthly income, bankruptcy schedules, nonexempt property, pension loan, nonexempt assets, hardship discharge, preceding bankruptcy, homestead exemption, joint debtors, bankruptcy discharge, bankruptcy papers, automatic stay, considering bankruptcy, bankruptcy lawyer, taxpayer advocate, bankruptcy options
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Means Test, United States, Social Security, Calculation of Monthly Income, Department of Education, Debtors Anonymous, Median Test, National Consumer Law Center, Bankruptcy Abuse Reform Fiasco, New Mexico, Internal Revenue Service, Supreme Court, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Keeping Your Stuff, Type of Expense Monthly Average Total, Avoiding Troubles, Federal Trade Commission, Managing Student Loans, Ownership Costs, Suspending Converting Dismissing Requesting Payments, Automated Collection System, Consumer Price Index, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Ten Common Questions
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Personal Bankruptcy Laws for Dummies is the one and only book I found that explains the intricacies of the new bankruptcy law, gives the reader all the information needed to make a rational decision on whether bankruptcy is the appropriate remedy for his or her financial illness, and provides a wealth of information in a manner that neither patronizes nor condemns. Although it recognizes the emotional toll that financial difficulties inevitably place on individuals and couples, its strength is in giving the reader all the information necessary to make a reasoned decision on whether bankruptcy is the best route and, if so, under which chapter of the Bankruptcy Code.
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For individuals with modest w-2, you will probably file under Chapters 7 or 13. The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You? (2nd edition) covers those Chapters well. For businesses or individuals who own businesses or have higher incomes or net worth, the choice will probably be Chapter 11. A great introduction to Chapter 11 is Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations: For Business Leaders, Accountants And Lawyers.
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