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Bankruptcy Exemptions Explained: What You Really Keep (Home, Car, Cash, Retirement)
Exemptions are the guardrails of your fresh start. Choose the correct system (state vs. federal), claim them precisely, and consider timing, domicile, and chapter effects. With smart planning, most filers keep what they need to live and work—home, car, retirement,
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The Automatic Stay: How to Stop Collections, Lawsuits, and Foreclosures—Immediately
The automatic stay is the bankruptcy system’s most practical superpower: it stops the immediate damage so you can chart a plan—whether that’s a fast discharge in Chapter 7 or a structured rescue in Chapter 13. File at the right time,
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Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Which One Actually Fits Your Finances?
If your goal is fast, clean discharge of unsecured debt and you’re eligible under the means test, Chapter 7 is often the most direct route. If you’re trying to save a home or car, need time to catch up on
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Monthly Legal Headlines — December 2025
Date Published: December 19, 2025 Federal Reserve Board publishes its biennial report on debit card transactions, which summarizes information collected from large debit card issuers and payment card networks Date: December 19, 2025 Source: Federal Reserve Press Releases Federal Reserve
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Top U.S. Legal Headlines — October 27, 2025
Date Published: October 27, 2025 Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposals to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its annual stress test Date: October 24, 2025 Source: Federal Reserve Press Releases Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposals
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Top U.S. Legal Headlines — October 21, 2025
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