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Debts that can't be wiped out in bankruptcy

In last week's column, I discussed some common debts that could be eliminated in a bankruptcy filing. To keep it even, I'd like to talk this week about some debts that can't be discharged in bankruptcy. ...

Which debts can be discharged in bankruptcy?

Dear Bankruptcy Adviser,I have debts in the form of credit cards, material to suppliers, a car wreck (I was not insured and it was my fault) and a truck repo. Most of these creditors have judgments against ...

Debt survival kit

Research has shown that people with debts problems avoid tackling with the issue because they don't know how to go about fixing it. Here Mike Thomas shares his debt survival kit.

Should I spend a windfall or squirrel it away?

Dear Dr. Don,I come from a family where money has always been scarce. I am now 30 and retired from the Marine Corps. I quite possibly could be coming in to a large cash settlement of about $40,000 or $50,000. ...

Lender auctioned off home: What now?

Dear Bankruptcy Adviser,I had filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and the lender went and asked for relief from the court and sold the house in an auction before the case was discharged. Is that legal? Can I get ...