Book Description
For many people, the word bankruptcy carries negative connotations. Yet, if you are one of the millions of Americans who is facing massive credit card debt, stagnant income, or sudden unemployment, bankruptcy may be the best answer to putting your finances on the road to repair. Often viewed as a disaster, bankruptcy is, in fact, a rescuer. Unlike other books on this topic, which take a dry, mechanical approach, The Bankruptcy Solution helps you get past the shame around debt and make the law your ally when you are faced with financial hardships. The Bankruptcy Solution shows you how you can: ·Prepare for filing bankruptcy ·Deal with collection agencies ·Understand which debts you should pay off first ·Repair your credit after bankruptcy ·Find the right attorney You’ll also learn about the laws that can affect—and often help—you if you file for bankruptcy: ·Bankruptcy Reform Act ·Fair Credit Reporting Act ·Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Written in an approachable style by expert bankruptcy attorney Peggy Palms, The Bankruptcy Solution gives sound advice on whether or not bankruptcy is the right choice for you—and helps you get through this stressful process with your head held high and your sanity intact.

Book Info
Guide to helping you get past the shame around debt and make the law your ally when faced with financial hardships. Shows how to prepare for filing bankruptcy, deal with collection agencies, understand which debts to pay off first, repair credit after bankruptcy, and find the right attorney. Softcover.

About the Author
Peggy Palms, a resident of Boone, North Carolina, is a certified mediator and arbitrator and an attorney specializing in bankruptcy.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

For many people, the word bankruptcy carries negative connotations. Yet, if you are one of the millions of Americans who is facing massive credit card debt, stagnant income, or sudden unemployment, bankruptcy may be the best answer to putting your finances on the road to repair.

Often viewed as a disaster, bankruptcy is, in fact, a rescuer. Unlike other books on this topic, which take a dry, mechanical approach, The Bankruptcy Solution helps you get past the shame around debt and make the law your ally when you are faced with financial hardships.

The Bankruptcy Solution shows you how you can:

*Prepare for filing bankruptcy
*Deal with collection agencies
*Understand which debts you should pay off first
*Repair your credit after bankruptcy
*Find the right attorney

You'll also learn about the laws that can affect-and often help-you if you file for bankruptcy:

*Bankruptcy Reform Act
*Fair Credit Reporting Act
*Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Written in an approachable style by expert bankruptcy attorney Peggy Palms, The Bankruptcy Solution gives sound advice on whether or not bankruptcy is the right choice for you-and helps you get through this stressful process with your head held high and your sanity intact.

Peggy Palms, a resident of Boone, North Carolina, is a certified mediator and arbitrator and an attorney specializing in bankruptcy.

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