Posts Tagged ‘debt’

Can A Company Refuse To Do Business With Someone Who Has Declared Their Debt In Bankruptcy?

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

I work for a company that has had quite a few people declare bankruptcy on what they owe us, then as soon as the bankruptcy is discharged, they expect to come back as a customer. We are not a utility company or anything necessary like that. I was wondering, if we have to write off [...]

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Does Anyone Know If Debt Elimination Programs Really Work Without Bankruptcy?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

I filled out an online application for information about getting rid of debt, and I’ve heard that you can legally eliminate your debt?? I’ve know that Settlement is a good option, but not sure about Elimination. Anyone know?

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How Long After A Debt Settlment Program Does Your Credit Go Up?

Friday, February 19th, 2010

On average how long does it take? Once through the program if you compare 2 people, one with debt and high score. The other with “bruised” credit and no debt and almost high score which one is better?

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What Does Debt Relief Companies Do For You?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

How do they proper? Is what they do legal and does it really stop collection calls? What if a person is already in a payment program where they have access to your checking account and you turn your debts over to a debt relief company? What is the procedures. Is using a debt relief really [...]

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What Is Sole Benefit Of Property And Debt In A Divorce?

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

I live in Minnesota going through a dissolution of marraige. My understanding is marital property and debt is divided 50/50. Each party keeps all property and debt prior to the marraige. I believe like a car is considered sole property when that person is the only one who uses it. I believe the debt still [...]

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Is There Any Bankruptcy Or Debt Place That Will Help When Ther Is No Income Coming In?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

I am in college so don’t have a job, my roomate is not in a state of being stable minded right now so he filled for his disability. Well it could take up to 4 months for them to decide if he gets it. So he has credit card collecters calling 2 -4 times a [...]

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How Do You Determine Total Debt For For Debt Ratio?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Im having trouble determining the total for the debt ratio of total debt divided by total assets. I need Wal-Marts total debt, but not sure what categories on the balance sheet are included. Do I add total current liabilities, long term debt, long term obligations under capital leases, deferred income taxes and other, minority interest? [...]

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How Long After A Debt Has Been Created Can A Creditor Report To The Credit Bureau?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

I had some medical bills from 4/10/01 that I didnt not pay in full. I was harassed for awhile by collections and then left alone. This debt was never reported on my credit record and has never showed up. Today on 2/14/2007 (6 years later) I receive a letter from a collections agency telling me [...]

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What Is A Good Percentage Of Debt To Total Assets In Personal Finance?

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

I think that I would feel comfortable to have 30% of my assets in debt, but I never had debt before, so I am not sure about that. For instance, if my total assets are $100,000, then I would feel confident in getting $30,000 in debt.

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Is Credit Card Debt Considered An Open Account Or A Written Contract?

Monday, February 1st, 2010

I live in the State of Georgia and am being sued over an old credit card that I defaulted on. It has been more than 4 years but less than 6 years since the date of default, so depending on whether credit card debt is considered an open account or a written contract in the [...]

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