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		<title>How Business Space Leases Are Handled Through a Pre Pack Administration</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:25:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a business is bought up by another one through a pre pack administration that business will not have to worry about the leases that it had to deal with when that business was in its original form. The business will have to be aware of some things with regards to business space leases after [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After a business is bought up by another one through a pre pack administration that business will not have to worry about the leases that it had to deal with when that business was in its original form. The business will have to be aware of some things with regards to business space leases after it goes through an administration.</p>
<p>Lease charges that a business would have to go through can generally be seen as a type of debt that a business will be relieved of after it goes through a <a href="http://www.realbusinessrecovery.co.uk/pre-pack-administration.php" target="_blank">pre pack liquidation</a>. Because of this the old terms of a lease that a business had at some place will be eliminated after the process is handled. The phoenix business that comes out of the pre pack administration will have to look into a new plan with regards to getting a lease.</p>
<p>In most cases a phoenix business will be able to work with a new lease that is at the old location that the original business was based out of. This can be beneficial in that it allows for a seamless transition from one business ownership to another. In some cases a new lease can be created with different terms and different rent rates.</p>
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<p>Be aware though that in some cases lease groups might look into charging extra amounts of money for rent when a business gets into a new format after a pre pack administration takes place. When a business is at a better financial standing and does not have to deal with the past debts that it had to deal with some business space owners might take advantage of the new money that a business can work with.</p>
<p>The way how business space leases are handled with the process of a <a href="http://www.realbusinessrecovery.co.uk/pre-pack-administration.php" target="_blank">pre pack administration</a> is great to check out. This is something that can help to get a business to be able to operate at its old location and with a new lease deal.</p>
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		<title>Charm Bracelet</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The charm bracelet is an important piece of jewelry, we also have nomination charms and lovelinks. Charm bracelets match with any outfit and pairs with the occasions. The charm bracelet is creative, personal and versatile. It gives the complete look to the outfit. It is in fact the key piece of jewelry for the holiday. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The charm bracelet is an important piece of jewelry, we also have <a href="http://www.allcharms.co.uk/" target="_blank">nomination charms</a> and <a href="http://www.allcharms.co.uk/" target="_blank">lovelinks</a>. Charm bracelets match with any outfit and pairs with the occasions. The charm bracelet is creative, personal and versatile. It gives the complete look to the outfit. It is in fact the key piece of jewelry for the holiday. It matches with the entire outfit and therefore, you do not have to carry your jewelry box. The charm bracelet is the best gift for the mother’s day. You can present it to your mom or any special women of your life. It can also be the best gift for the bride-mates. It can show them how they actually mean to you.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" title="allcharms" src="http://www.allcharms.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/italian-charm-bracelet.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="118" /></p>
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		<title>Credit Card Comparison</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Credit cards are very famous to spend money in shopping today as it makes our spending much easier and also we not need to carry hard cash with us specially when we go for shopping or traveling abroad. You must have a good credit card which allows you more benefits and allows you more feature [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Credit cards are very famous to spend money in shopping today as it makes our spending much easier and also we not need to carry hard cash with us specially when we go for shopping or traveling abroad. You must have a good credit card which allows you more benefits and allows you more feature like interest rate, rewards and other common things and for that you can check any <a href="http://creditcardcomparison.org.uk/">credit card comparison</a> site which gives you more details about different credit card. If you want to check it then you can refer CreditCardComparison.org.uk. CreditCardComparison.org.uk gives you all information about Credit cards and it also provides informative articles which clear your doubts and question.</p>
<p>You simply must compare credit cards these days, no matter what type you’re looking for.  Credit card comparison has become some form of game in the financial world today. So what is it you want from your credit card, and why bother comparing credit cards?  Well, to begin with you might have just grabbed the first credit card you could get a hold of, it does happen; especially when you don’t think you’re going to get one!  And so you may be holding one in your wallet that could be much much better.  For example, you may have applied to a credit card company that offers air miles, and you might not even have a passport!  So what is the point in that?  Well never fear, you can always spend money on the card, and then transfer the balance to a more suitable card that perhaps offers insurance on purchases or something equally as useful.  If you do this you can take the balance of the useless card and wait until you are due to pay higher interest.  When you change your balance over you will often be given a few months interest free, or at least at a lower rate.</p>
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		<title>Credit Card Reward Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter where you look, there is always a credit card company that is offering reward programs with their credit cards.  New ones pop up all the time, making it sound too good to turn down.  Even though they may sound great, you may wonder if the rewards are truly worth it.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No matter where you look, there is always a credit card company that is offering reward programs with their credit cards.  New ones pop up all the time, making it sound too good to turn down.  Even though they may sound great, you may wonder if the rewards are truly worth it.  In some cases they are, although in others they may not be quite as good as you would like.</p>
<p>Although having more than one reward card is something many people instantly think about, you should always keep in mind that not all of them are worth having.  Even though using your credit card is always good, you can sometimes end up paying quite a bit if you don’t pay attention to what you are buying.  When it comes down to credit card reward cards, you should use caution &#8211; with a dash of common sense.</p>
<p>Any reward cards that come with high interest rates should always be avoided.  With most reward cards, you’ll find that they include higher rates of interest than standard cards.  This higher interest rate can quickly and easily offset any type of reward.  To be on the safe side, you should always look at the interest rates and determine if the reward is indeed worth it.  If you pay off your entire balance at the end of every month &#8211; then this won’t be a concern at all for you.</p>
<p>You should also keep your eyes peeled for reward cards that offer a high annual fee.  These cards can be very tough to keep a grasp of, and they can also interfere with any type of reward you may think your getting.  If you look at the fine print before you get choose your reward credit card, you can help to eliminate problems.</p>
<p>Cash back is a type of reward card that is becoming very popular.  A lot of the top credit card companies and banks offer cash back programs that are normally around 1% for every purchase that you make.  Before you rush out and get a reward card, you should always make sure that you read the fine print and see if there is a maximum limit on the card.</p>
<p>Another type of popular reward credit card is the type that give you points for every purchase you make using that card.  Once you have accumulated enough points, you can redeem them for items and other cool things.  Some cards will have limits as to how many points you can receive, which again makes it your best interest to shop around.  </p>
<p>There are also credit cards with frequent flyer miles, which have been around the longest.  Some cards will base their rewards on points, while some choose to use actual miles.  For every dollar you spend using your frequent flyer credit card, you’ll receive either a point or a mile.  Once you get enough accumulated, you can redeem them.  Most frequent flyer rewards take about 25,000 points or miles in order to redeem them, which can make it nearly impossible for some to reap the benefits of using the card.</p>
<p>No matter where you look, finding the right credit card reward card can take some time and effort.  You may have no problems finding the card to fit your needs, and if you do, you should consider yourself lucky.  Before you choose your card however &#8211; you should always take the necessary time to read the fine print and compare what each unique company has to offer you.</p>
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		<title>Low Cost Internet Marketing Strategies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your new business will benefit a lot from various Internet marketing methods. But you don&#8217;t have to spend millions of dollars just to get some decent exposure for your company. There are ways to make your business be seen and felt without doing overkill with your advertisement expenses.
Make use of your online power &#8211; through [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your new business will benefit a lot from various Internet marketing methods. But you don&#8217;t have to spend millions of dollars just to get some decent exposure for your company. There are ways to make your business be seen and felt without doing overkill with your advertisement expenses.</p>
<p>Make use of your online power &#8211; through Internet marketing. Here are simple methods that you may employ to boost the visibility of your business without shelling out more than what you can afford. However, these techniques need patience and some footwork to produce agreeable results. </p>
<p>Firstly, you need a website before you can make use of these low cost Internet marketing strategies. So go create one or hire a web developer. It will display your products and services. This will be used in employing the following Internet marketing techniques.</p>
<p>1. Affiliate Marketing </p>
<p>This is the process of recruiting a network of smaller websites known as affiliates to drive targeted traffic to a website. Ad copy and links will be provided by the advertisers. You will have to pay a certain percentage of the sales profit to your affiliates.</p>
<p>2. Links</p>
<p>One of your goals should be to attain a good ranking with search engines. One way to do it is through link building. This could be done through trading links to other businesses that are related with yours.</p>
<p>3. Newsletters</p>
<p>Sending out newsletters to your subscribers (those who signed up for your newsletters) will help greatly in establishing a good working relationship with your customers or prospective customers. It has to be short, sweet, consistent and written for a general audience.</p>
<p>4. E-mail Marketing</p>
<p>As one of the best cost-effective Internet marketing tools, it stays as a very important method of keeping your customers aware of your products and services. Just make sure to avoid spamming or soon enough you will have to close down you business due to complaints. </p>
<p>5. Articles</p>
<p>If you put quality content in the form of articles in your website along with your products and services, search engines will have to index your website. Getting you website indexed by popular search engines means more traffic for you.</p>
<p>6. Forums</p>
<p>Expand your Internet network is through joining forums that mainly discusses stuff regarding or related to your products and services. Actively posting responses or answers and asking relevant information will build your reputation as that forum&#8217;s member and boost your company&#8217;s visibility through your signature files. These signature files are those that go with your every post. Links to your website could be included in this signature. </p>
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		<title>Car Loan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The common thought is that getting a loan for your new car purchase is pretty easy and straightforward. However, it is not so. There are a few ostensibly minor variations which can be actually cost you a lot of money. Therefore, it is worthwhile checking various loan offers that may distinguish the desirability of one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The common thought is that getting a loan for your new car purchase is pretty easy and straightforward. However, it is not so. There are a few ostensibly minor variations which can be actually cost you a lot of money. Therefore, it is worthwhile checking various loan offers that may distinguish the desirability of one loan over another.</p>
<p>Finding a car loan with the right benefits and interest rate can be the difference between you buying the car of your dreams or simply a car that you can afford. So, it is important that you give yourself solid answers to these questions:<br />
•	What is your current financial situation?<br />
•	How you expect your finances to changeover in the coming years?<br />
•	Which car you want?<br />
•	Do you think it is likely that you will want to refinance at some time during the life of the car loan?</p>
<p>Before choosing a car loan, there are several things that should be kept in mind:<br />
•	Credit History &#8212;- there are several lenders that may lend you money even if you have bad credit, but they may penalize you to pay high interest rates.<br />
•	Compare Rates &#8212;- rates vary and there is no sense spending even a dollar more than you have to so get several quotes before you buy your car.<br />
•	Transfer Balances &#8212;- be sure to look for hidden fees and transfer balances that my not be apparent at first glance.<br />
•	Required Information &#8212;- lenders will require your financial information such as whether you own or rent a home, how much your payment is how much money you own on credit cards, etc.<br />
•	Pre-Payment Penalties &#8212;- if such a penalty is built into the loan contract, the lender will penalize you, by charging a fee, if you pay the loan off early, whether through refinancing or by any other means. So, if you think it is likely you will want to refinance at some time during the life of the car loan, this is clearly an important consideration.<br />
•	Simple Interest Loan &#8212;- never agree to a car loan that is not a simple interest loan.</p>
<p>Also, don’t forget to ask the following questions while looking for the right car loan:<br />
•	What interest rate can you offer?<br />
•	What is the allowed time of repayment?<br />
•	What down payment will you make? </p>
<p>Remember to go through the car loan contract thoroughly and be sure you understand each and every word. If you don&#8217;t, take your time and ask any expert. But don&#8217;t let anyone rush you through the process. In this way, you could get the car loan that is right for you now and in future too. </p>
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		<title>Top Best Ways to Make Money Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making money online is really one of the most popular means of livelihood nowadays. With the numerous venues it provides the regular Joe, it is really something that can be enjoyed and taken advantage of.
Unfortunately, though, with the numerous ways of making money online, the difficult thing already is in finding the best ways to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Making money online is really one of the most popular means of livelihood nowadays. With the numerous venues it provides the regular Joe, it is really something that can be enjoyed and taken advantage of.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, though, with the numerous ways of making money online, the difficult thing already is in finding the best ways to make money. Sure, most ways that can be found on the internet can help you profit from the web, but if you&#8217;re going to do it, why not do it the best way, right?</p>
<p>So, to help you, here is a list of some of the best ways to make money online.</p>
<p>1. E-commerce. Selling your stuff online is really one of the easiest things you can do to earn from the web. All you need to do is have a seller account on auction sites like Ebay and Etsy or set up your own website or blog that showcases your products. Just don&#8217;t forget to have a clear set of instructions for payments, especially if you&#8217;re running your own site, so you won&#8217;t have troubles when it comes to remitting and receiving money.</p>
<p>2. Blogging. With blogging comes numerous different best ways to make money online. Here, you can easily earn from allowing ads to be posted on your site, through Adsense or other advertising programs that you can sign up for. You can also do some affiliate marketing on your blog and endorse specific products on your posts.</p>
<p>3. Writing. Aside from blogging, your writing skills can help you tap a lot more best ways to make money online. You can write reviews or content for other websites for a fee. You can also contribute to other projects like the open source encyclopedia that Google is now building which are now hiring writers to add entries for them.</p>
<p>4. Starting your own business. Still, by far, one of the very best ways to make money online, having your own internet business can allow you to rake in really big bucks if you know how to do it. With a little bit of patience, hard work, and market research, surely your internet business will flourish.</p>
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		<title>Business Start Up Idea ~ Personal Development Business Opportunity ~ Escape the Rat Race Life &amp; Live the Dream!</title>
		<link>http://www.openbooksopenminds.co.uk/2009/12/business-start-up-idea-personal-development-business-opportunity-escape-the-rat-race-life-live-the-dream/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best investment is always an investment in yourself as well as in business. To be able to tie both together is a winning combination. Personal Development Home Business Opportunities are taking the world by storm. Now is the time to become enlightened! Personal Development is currently an $18billion dollar industry, what could be more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The best investment is always an investment in yourself as well as in business. To be able to tie both together is a winning combination. Personal Development Home Business Opportunities are taking the world by storm. Now is the time to become enlightened! Personal Development is currently an $18billion dollar industry, what could be more perfect that being able to tap into this market whilst undergoing your own personal transformation to leadership and also helping others to do the same!</p>
<p>Now if you are still reading then I can only assume I have caught your attention and that Personal Development Home Business looks like an appealing option for you.</p>
<p>The key to owning a successful home business in addition to your own personal development along the way is having a great support system in place as well as superb training and leadership from which to learn in addition to this you need to be working alongside great products and a business based on integrity. You will need to tick the following boxes before going ahead:</p>
<p>Will I have full training and support?<br />
Will I have direct coaching and mentorship guidance from someone who is already making this a success?<br />
Will I be provided with a system which can easily be duplicated so others can do the same as me to help my business grow as well as their own?<br />
What are the Founders of the company like?<br />
Is this a company based on Integrity?<br />
What is the quality of the Products and / or Events provided?</p>
<p>You also need to be 110% sure that everything &#8220;feels&#8221; right to you. When I started looking for Personal Development Home Business Opportunities I trusted my vibes and really listened to what my heart was telling me was the right choice for me. No-one else can make the decision ultimately you are the only person who really knows what you want in life.</p>
<p>From personal experience I started my own business in the early part of 2009, in less than one year I was able to quit my job in Senior Management in the Corporate world escape the rat race to run my business on a full time basis, this was a dream come true for me, yes it took a lot of work and determination on my part but I will accredit a lot of my success to the company I work alongside and the wonderful support system and community set in place. Anything in life is a journey even starting a new business, make sure you share your journey with the right company and the right people.</p>
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		<title>Creating business success with effective employee schedules</title>
		<link>http://www.openbooksopenminds.co.uk/2009/11/creating-business-success-with-effective-employee-schedules/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The employee is likely the most important resource your company has so how you manage this resource will have a great impact on the success of your business. This is why employee schedules need to be created and maintained by somebody who is familiar with all aspects of the business. This person will be responsible [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The employee is likely the most important resource your company has so how you manage this resource will have a great impact on the success of your business. This is why employee schedules need to be created and maintained by somebody who is familiar with all aspects of the business. This person will be responsible for allocating the most important asset that a company has at its disposal. If not enough care is taken with employee schedules it can lead to reduced productivity and poor morale among staff. </p>
<p>The most vital element of successful employee schedules management is effective communication between staff and the person responsible for this task. Any request for time-off or holidays should be made know as soon as possible so as to take this into consideration when creating employee schedules. If things need to be changed on employee schedules at the last minute it can lead to chaos and scheduling conflicts; with shifts not being covered, staff on double-shifts, and shifts where there is not the right skill mix. </p>
<p>It is a good idea to ensure that not too many people are given responsibility for employee schedules. The old adage of too many cooks spoiling the broth really applies here, and it is probably best to just have one person responsible for employee schedules. What you don&#8217;t want is different people changing things without taking into account what everyone else is doing. Some businesses allow the employee schedules to be created by the staff themselves; this will need to be supervised by one person overall to ensure that staffing needs are always met. </p>
<p>The needs of your business are likely always changing so the employee schedules should reflect this. Simply using the same employee schedules repeatedly is probably not going to be effective if this is the case. If you do it that way you will have many days where the staff members are left with nothing to occupy them while other days there will not be enough staff to deal with all the work. This is why it is so important that the person charged with this task really has an understanding of the needs of the business. </p>
<p>As well as taking into account the needs of the business it is also necessary that the person responsible for employee schedules spares a thought for the employees. Overworked members of staff are not going to be very productive so this should be considered when awarding days off and holiday times. If possible it is usually best to at least try and grant any employee request for time off; although this will not always be possible. </p>
<p>As you can see managing employee schedules is one of the most crucial responsibilities in any business. Getting this wrong can lead to all types of complications for your company and for your workforce. If you get it right, on the other hand, it can mean a highly productive and content workforce. It is for this reason that you should think carefully about which individual should be responsible for this task.</p>
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		<title>Filing bankruptcy &#8211; Breakthrough Tips</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bankruptcy is a process designed by the federal government in an effort to help people, both businesses and consumers, to get rid of their debt. Several different types of bankruptcy can be filed. In some types, the assets owned by the person or company are used to pay the debts. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bankruptcy is a process designed by the federal government in an effort to help people, both businesses and consumers, to get rid of their debt. Several different types of bankruptcy can be filed. In some types, the assets owned by the person or company are used to pay the debts. </p>
<p>In other types, the debts are reconstructed to help the company or person repay the debt in a way that they can do. Sometimes, they are called liquidations while other times they are referred to as reorganizations. In either case, they are a serious, and financially life changing event that should not be taken lightly. </p>
<p>Chapter 7, 11, 13: What&#8217;s With The Numbers? </p>
<p>There are several types of bankruptcy, each defined by a number that is representative of where the item is in the tax code. Here&#8217;s a look at the differences in each of these. </p>
<p>Chapter 7: This type of bankruptcy is called liquidation. Any property owned is liquidated or sold to get the value from it. There are some types of property that are exempt from bankruptcy. </p>
<p>This exempt property changes from one state to the next. Once the allowable property is sold, the value from it is used to pay down debts, as the court determines. Once everything is liquidated, in most situations any remaining debt is forgiven. </p>
<p>When looking at bankruptcy service; it pays to do some careful research and seek help and support from professionals. </p>
<p>Chapter 11: This type of bankruptcy is one for businesses. It is used for partnerships and corporations. Those that file this will file for a reorganization of their debts. Like Chapter 13, you will need to pay down your debts over a period of time, while all property is kept. Generally, the business is kept up and running, but debts are restructured so they can be repaid over time. </p>
<p>Chapter 13: This is a reorganization type of bankruptcy in which the debts you have are reorganized in such a way that it helps you pay them faster and without as much interest added. In this type of bankruptcy, you will keep your property. You&#8217;ll need to establish a repayment plan with the court, which generally requires that the debt is paid off over a period of two to five years, depending on your needs. </p>
<p>Frequently Asked Questions </p>
<p>There are bound to be questions about bankruptcy. Here are some of the most common: </p>
<p>* Will I lose my home? Every state defines what property is allowable to keep during a bankruptcy (chapter 7) but in most cases, it is considered a secured debt. If you are in good standing with that lender, chances are good you&#8217;ll be able to keep the home as long as you keep making payments. To help repay your lenders some states will require you to liquidate the value of the home if there is a substantial amount of value in it.<br />
* Do I need an attorney? With the new bankruptcy laws that have been put in place, it is now not only common but necessary for you to have an attorney to help you through the process. They will help you meet guidelines and timelines and they will help you qualify to be a filer, as many people are finding out they do not qualify due to new laws.<br />
* Will it destroy my life? Bankruptcy is a serious undertaking which will place a black mark on your credit history for the next ten years. It will be more expensive to use credit and you may find it more difficult to make purchases on credit. </p>
<p>In many situations, bankruptcy is the best thing for you. Be careful with using it though. New laws only allow you to file bankruptcy in dire situations.</p>
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