Post-Bankruptcy Survival: Banks Nickel And Dime Customers
As banks begin to feel the pinch due to credit card fee restrictions implemented by the Credit CARDAct, many financial institutions have begun to nickel and dime existing and new banking customers. For debtors...
Post-Bankruptcy Survival: Avoiding New Banking Fees
How to Avoid the Banking Fees As the recession rages on, many banks that once offered free checking are now implementing new fees and/or raising existing fees on accounts. For debtors exiting bankruptcy, these...
Post-Bankruptcy Survival: Handling Delinquent Debts
Bankruptcy is about getting a fresh financial start; but sometimes despite our best efforts we can't help but to end up falling behind on debt after bankruptcy. If you find yourself defaulting on debt...
Don’t Be Bullied By Lenders After Bankruptcy
Rebuilding your credit after bankruptcy is important; but many post-bankruptcy debtors become so anxious to get credit after they exit bankruptcy that they allow lenders to bully them into bad deals. Let's take a...
Post-Bankruptcy Survival: Spending Less Than You Earn
Living beyond your means is almost an American pastime; but it didn't use to be this way. Long before consumer credit became the norm, Americans made it a rule to live within their means....
Post-Bankruptcy Survival: The Case Against Being An Authorized User
Bankruptcy Authorized User One of the main financial goals of debtors exiting bankruptcy is to rebuild their credit. There are several ways to accomplish this goal; but one method, becoming an authorized user on...
Post-Bankruptcy Survival: Things To Consider Before Buying That Car
What You Need to Consider Before Buying a Car You've been out of bankruptcy for a few years and now you need a new car - or at least you believe you need one....