Overview Articles
Overview Articles
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Can I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Keep My Property?
Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and keep all of their property while getting rid of their debts.
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What Happens to Jointly Owned Property in an Individual Bankruptcy?
Learn how joint property is treated in an individual bankruptcy.
Protecting and Keeping Cash, Checking Accounts, and Income During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Protecting and Keeping Cash, Checking Accounts, and Income During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Are My Wages Protected in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Whether you can keep your wages in Chapter 7 bankruptcy depends on when you earned the income and the exemption laws of your state.
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How to Protect Your Bank Accounts in Bankruptcy
Here's what you can do to keep your bank account funds safe during bankruptcy.
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What Happens to Your Bank Accounts in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Find out if your money is safe in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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How are joint checking accounts treated in bankruptcy?
Learn what happens to joint accounts in bankruptcy.
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Earned Income Credit (EIC) and Bankruptcy
Whether you can keep your EIC in bankruptcy depends on your state's exemption laws.
Protecting and Keeping Property in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Protecting and Keeping Property in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Can I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Keep My Property?
Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and keep all of their property while getting rid of their debts.
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Can I Keep My Land If I File for Bankruptcy?
Learn how to use bankruptcy exemptions to keep your land in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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How to Keep Rental Property in Bankruptcy
If a bankruptcy exemption covers the rental property equity and you can pay the monthly mortgage payment, keeping a rental in bankruptcy is possible. Learn why it's not as easy as it sounds.
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What Happens to Jointly Owned Property in an Individual Bankruptcy?
Learn how joint property is treated in an individual bankruptcy.
Protecting and keeping Other Assets in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Protecting and keeping Other Assets in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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What Happens to a Settlement I Receive After Bankruptcy?
If you receive money from a lawsuit or insurance policy after bankruptcy, the money might belong to your bankruptcy estate.
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What Happens to Tax Refunds in Bankruptcy?
Learn whether you'll lose your tax return if you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Is My 401k Account Exempt or at Risk in Bankruptcy?
In most cases, your 401k and other retirement accounts are protected in bankruptcy.
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Are Disability Benefits Protected in Bankruptcy?
Find out how bankruptcy affects SSDI, SSI, and state disability benefits.