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"The Caher Brothers are no dummies.... This reviewer recommends book to anyone interested in learning more about the bankruptcy process." -- New York Law Journal, August 12, 2003

"The Caher brothers are no dummies; they have clearly done their homework and treat anyone interested in being responsible about this significant and difficult choice with respect (and a dash of humor where appropriate). This reviewer recommends the book to anyone interested in learning more about the bankruptcy process." (New York Law Journal), August 12, 2003)

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Learn to defend yourself from bill collectors and the IRS

Expert tips and tactics for repairing your credit and getting back on your feet

If you’re considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. Thankfully, Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies is here to help you get your finances – and your life – back in order. It answers all your questions about filing and makes the process as painless as possible. This straight-shooting guide won’t pull punches, but it will pull you out of debt!

Praise for Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies

"Bankruptcy is never a painless or easy decision. Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies cuts through the guilt, complexity, and mystery surrounding bankruptcy to help consumers on the financial brink make the best decisions about their futures."
– Travis B. Plunkett, Legislative Director, Consumer Federation of America, Washington, D.C.

"The Cahers have written a carefully detailed guidebook of a complex legal system. They arm consumers with the information necessary to make critical economic decisions. It is a must-read for anyone in financial trouble."
– Professor Elizabeth Warren, coauthor of The Fragile Middle Class: Americans in Debt, Cambridge, Massachusetts

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; illustrated edition edition (February 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764554980
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764554988
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #311,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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federal bankruptcy exemptions, personal property exemption, other exemptions, petition date, joint debtors, unlimited value, installment agreement, homestead exemption, credit industry, adversary proceeding, filing bankruptcy
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5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable primer for anyone considering bankruptcy, February 6, 2004
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This tome is an absolute godsend for those who are considering filing for bankruptcy yet may not know much about the process. This book covers all the bases concerning Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. From common mistakes and misconceptions to the highly specific legalese of bankruptcy law, this book addressed nearly every one of my concerns about this complex and emotionally challenging process. I opened the front cover a bankruptcy know-nothing and set it down feeling like an attorney.

This is not a DIY guide to financial rebirth (in fact the authors highly discourage this), but more of an "Everything-You-Ever-Wanted-to-Know-About-Bankruptcy-but-Were-Afraid-to-Ask" reference. The authors do not delve into the minutia of the process. They seek to be more like tour guides, leading you through the perilous wilds of US bankruptcy law with their collective wealth of knowledge on the subject. I found more useful information in the first 10 pages of this book than I did in six hours of web-surfing.

The most superlative compliment I can bestow upon this volume is that it helped to allay my fears and crystalize my plans for my financial future.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, an understandable bankruptcy book!, August 21, 2003
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This book is clear, concise, understandable and even funny at times. The authors have done an incredible job of taking a very complicated topic and making it understandable for a lay audience. At the same time, they avoid talking down to the reader.

Personal Bankruptcy for Dummies is, first and foremost, a very useful tool for anyone even thinking about bankruptcy. It answers all the questions without preaching or browbeating. It ought to be read by every potential bankruptcy client before they meet with a lawyer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible, July 30, 2004
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Very solid, down-to-earth advice, and they make you feel a little bit better about yourself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great BOOK!
I was able to make REAL reccomendations about bankruptcy to friends and family after reading this book!
Published 6 months ago by Betty J. Craipo

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll ease your stress if you use the advice in this book
Jim and John have a wonderful way of making you feel like you're sitting down at your kitchen table with a bankruptcy attorney who only has your best interests at heart. Read more
Published on May 5, 2005 by Paula Langguth

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Good book although some aspects are very general. See also Surviving Financial Disasters By Tiffany R. Love it comes with a CD ROM.
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