| Description |
386 pages : forms ; 23 cm |
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Subtitle from cover. |
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"Learn how to: manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Stop collection calls and wage garnishments. Avoid foreclosure"--Cover. |
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"This book covers only United States law, unless it specifically states otherwise." -- Verso. |
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Includes glossary and index. |
| Contents |
How much do you owe? -- If you're married, divorced, or separated -- Create a budget and control spending -- Prioritizing your debts -- Finding money to pay your debts -- Negotiating with your creditors -- What to expect when you can't pay your debts -- Reducing mortgage payments and dealing with foreclosure -- Dealing with debt collectors -- Understanding loan and other credit documents -- Student loans -- Child support and alimony -- Lawsuits and collection of judgments -- Bankruptcy : the ultimate weapon -- Property creditors can't take -- Rebuilding your credit -- Choosing and managing credit cards -- Help beyond this book. |
| Summary |
"Struggling with debt? Find solutions here. Conquering overwhelming debt starts with understanding your options. Solve Your Money Troubles gives you the tools you need to get your finances back on track. Learn how to: stop debt collector harassment cold; negotiate down your debt with creditors; reduce your student loan payments; and create a healthy financial plan that you can live with. But that's not all. Solve Your Money Troubles helps you handle the big issues, too. Find out how to: stop a wage garnishment from leaving you penniless; get your car back after a repossession; prevent a foreclosure by applying for a loss mitigation program; respond to an action if you get sued; and decide if it's time to wipe the slate clean by filing for bankruptcy. In addition to up-to-date legal information, you'll find practical tools, such as sample creditor letters and budgeting worksheets. And, if the law changes, you won't be left out of the loop. You'll have online access to all of the latest debt, credit, and bankruptcy developments." -- Description provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Debtor and creditor -- United States -- Popular works.
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Credit -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Popular works.
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| Genre |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Law for laypersons.
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| Added Author |
O'Neill, Cara (Lawyer), author, editor.
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| Added Title |
Nolo. Solve your money troubles, [2021] : strategies to get out of debt and stay that way |
| ISBN |
9781413328844 (paperback) |
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1413328849 (paperback) |
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