My Stepmother Turned Over My Forgiven Loan to a Collection Agency. – Cathy

“Dear Steve, Several years ago my stepfather finally remarried after he and my mother divorced more than 10 years earlier. A few years later I was having a hard time and was between jobs. My stepfather offered to make me a $2000 loan to catch up on bills; he said it would have to be …

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I’m Moving Back With My Stepmother. Should I File Bankruptcy or Go With Credit Counseling? – Maya

“Dear Steve, I currently bring home $2500.00 per month and I have been fully employed in outside sales for the last year. I have credit card debt of $45,000.00. I am trying to bring in more income and cut my rent costs by moving in with my stepmother if she agrees. Barring a new position …

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