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Bankruptcy is The Best Credit Repair for Most People

April 23, 2021

There are a lot of advertisements for debt consolidation. It may even seem like a good idea – until you take a closer look. At Northland Bankruptcy Law, we want…

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Do’s and Don’t for Bankruptcy

April 13, 2021

Having financial problems? Think bankruptcy may be an option for you? To help ensure you keep your options open and available, understand there are things you should or shouldn’t do.…

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THE 6 STAGES OF BANKRUPTCY IN MISSOURI

April 6, 2021

While most people know that bankruptcy is a way to discharge or eliminate debt, few know how it happens. Not knowing what to expect during the bankruptcy process can make…

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Debt Collectors Can Garnish the 3rd Stimulus Check But Here Is A Smart Way To Use Your Stimulus Check To Erase Your Debt

March 19, 2021

  When the first stimulus checks were distributed in the U.S. in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis, it came as a huge relief for millions of people. But for…

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Missouri: What You Need to Know

March 12, 2021

More people file bankruptcies in Missouri than in most of the country. Missouri ranked 14th in the nation in the spring of 2017 for number of bankruptcy filings, with 352…

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How to Have Good Credit After Bankruptcy

March 3, 2021

Anyone filing for bankruptcy is in financial pain, and the need to rehabilitate financially, to return to a viable financial life, is the ultimate goal. How best to accomplish this…

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How to Screw Up Your Bankruptcy Discharge

February 19, 2021

In the vast majority of cases, the bankruptcy discharge is the primary reason debtors enter the Bankruptcy Court. After all, people file bankruptcy to get rid of debt, and a…

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Can Filing Bankruptcy Be A Good Thing?

February 5, 2021

Like many facing similar uncertainties, you may be looking into your options and thinking about whether filing for bankruptcy might help you regain control over your affairs. Bankruptcy takes time and effort,…

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Does my boyfriend’s contribution to utilities hurt my ability to qualify for chapter 7 bankruptcy?

January 29, 2021

Reader Question: I live with my boyfriend who has his house paid-off. I pay him $450 month for my share of the food and utilities. I earn just under the…

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Can I Keep My Tax Refunds If I File Bankruptcy?

January 8, 2021

Tax season is here again in Kansas City, Missouri. Understandably, people filing or considering filing  bankruptcy are concerned about losing their tax refunds. The good news is that if done…

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