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How Long Will it Take to Get Good Credit After Bankruptcy? – Amy

“Dear Lewis, My husband and I filed bankruptcy chapter 7 in Dec. 2010 and it was discharged in march 2011. I have previously worked as a bank teller before we moved states( which caused our bankruptcy because we couldn’t sell our house). I have had 2 great interviews for bank teller but my credit report …

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I’m Not Sure My Bankruptcy Attorney is Giving Me Good Advice. – Darlene

“Dear Lewis, I filed bankruptcy, chapter 13, and in June lost my job, with only four months to go in a thirty six month plan. I now am so behind and don’t know what to do, and my attorney, needless to say, I would never choose again, isn’t much help. I am worried! I want …

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Are My Student Loans on the IBR Plan Dischargeable in Bankruptcy? – Nick

“Dear Lewis, I’ve got about $80,000 in consolidated student debt on the IBR plan. Good job, making about $48,000 a year. But since I’m not a doctor, lawyer, or wall street guy, I’ll never reduce the principle, and 25 years is a long time. Would bankruptcy clear this? And if so, then why not just …

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How Much Will it Cost to Covert My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to a Chapter 7? – Gilbert

“Dear Lewis, I filed chapter 13 and can not afford to pay what was asked. The chpater 13 is being dismissed. What do I need to do to file chapter 7, and what will be my cost? Gilbert” Dear Gilbert, Why did you file chapter 13 to begin with? Did you not qualify for chapter …

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My Credit Card Company is Threatening to Sue Me. What Action Will They Take? – Monica

“Dear Lewis, I got a green card 8 years ago after marry my american husband and loads of offers of credit cards droped in my mail box.I ‘ve got a lot of credit even without ask for. Back in my country I’d always been a great bank costumer with 5 stars check accounts. I used …

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How Can I Pay for Bankruptcy When I Don’t Have Any Money? – Jennifer

“Dear Lewis, I have been going through a rough patch ever since my separating from my husband two years ago. I have been trying to go to school, and since I havent made any money I havent been paying my debt. A wreck happened in November of 2010 that involved someone stealing my car and …

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My Short Term Disability Company Hasn’t Paid Me and I’m Struggling. – Michele

“Dear Lewis, I am currently on short term disability for the last 5 months. The insurance company hasn’t paid me for the last two. They keep giving me the run around. I had to rent out my town home and now I live with my mother. I have no income and no savings. I have …

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