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Single income family with tax lein and joint charged-off debt

I have approximately $18k in a tax lein, I owe $12k to Oregon State in taxes, my wife and I also have joint charged-off debt to the tune of $55k. I make $75k a year and my wife is a stay at home mom. We have two kids and another on the way. I can’t [...]

What Can I Do to Keep From Losing Everything?

“Dear Steve, I am a single mother of 3. I have a mortgage, a car payment and about 15,000 dollars of credit cards bills. I have recently taken a significant loss in income due to loss of a 2nd job and loss of childs support. I have some equity in my home which out weighs [...]

I Don’t Think I Can Claim Bankruptcy But I Can’t Pay My Bills. – Christine

“Dear Steve, I am a 59 yr. old widow. I lost my job 2 yrs. ago and rather than doing nothing, I started a pet-sitting business. Actually, I have slowly started building this and want to continue it as I see it as a way to work when I am older. I currently live on [...]

I Live in American Soma. Can I Go Bankrupt? – Filipina

“Dear Steve, I am married with 3 children, and reside here in American Samoa. I want to clear out my debt so that i can proceed on with other help. How would i clear out my debt so that I can gain good credit to apply for a big loan? Filipina” The Answer:   Dear [...]