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The Hazards of Debt Relief Scams

Our Kansas City Bankruptcy Attorneys Want You to Avoid Fraud Some debt relief methods are simply too good to be true. Anyone considering Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy has likely considered the possibility of a debt relief program, with some scammers wanting to take advantage of those in desperate debt situations and abuse their already shaky financial status. Fraudsters make promises they cannot keep and typically provide no assistance, or they may even make the situation drastically worse. Fortunately, learning about some common debt relief scams can allow you to steer clear of them. What Are Debt Relief Scams? A debt relief scam basically offers to alleviate debt or improve your credit situation but does not fulfill that promise. Not all debt settlement, debt consolidation or credit repair companies are fraudulent; some are legitimate businesses. However, it is extremely important that a person fully researches the practices and reputation…
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How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Help Affected Federal Employees

Kansas City Bankruptcy Attorneys Offering Chapter 13 Filings with No Upfront Fees to Federal Workers The recent shutdown of the federal government meant the temporary furlough of some 2 million employees. Across the nation, countless breadwinners found themselves suddenly out of work and without regular paychecks. This downturn in financial fortune may have caused many federal workers to look to bankruptcy as a means of resolving their financial troubles. Some federal workers may be hesitant to file bankruptcy out of concerns that doing so would endanger their future in public service – but nothing could be further from the truth. Our Kansas City bankruptcy attorneys can guide federal employees through the bankruptcy process in a way that helps them set up a future of financial stability. Does Bankruptcy Affect Security Clearances for Federal Workers? Many people fear that their employers can fire or deny employment because they sought legal solutions to…
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Credit Problems Still Affecting Many Americans

Call a Kansas City Bankruptcy Lawyer It has been five years since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the resultant economic downturn. To this day, many Americans are still reeling from the effects of the fiscal meltdown, as noted in a recent article in Time. Whether due to heavy debt loads, depleted savings accounts or loss of home equity, it is clear that the economy is still rebounding from the effects of the crash. If you are struggling to recover from the financial downturn, consider contacting a Kansas City bankruptcy lawyer. Proper legal counsel can help you to discover debt solutions that you may not have known were available. 50 Percent Feel Financially Insecure The total losses of the downturn accounted to some $16 trillion, according to the article. Depreciation in the value of homes, stock prices, retirement accounts and other investments took a tremendous toll on the overall financial…
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