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Do You Really Have to Wait 8 Years to File Chapter 7 Again?

If you’ve filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy before, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code generally requires you to wait eight years before you can file again and receive another discharge. Without being eligible for a discharge, filing Chapter 7 again usually won’t elimi…

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Bankruptcy Debt Guide How To Reduce Debt Money Saving Strategies

Do You Really Have to Wait 8 Years to File Chapter 7 Again?

If you’ve filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy before, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code generally requires you to wait eight years before you can file again and receive another discharge. Without being eligible for a discharge, filing Chapter 7 again usually won’t elimi…

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Delayed Pay, Real Discipline: A Lesson From TDY

Early in my career, I went on a TDY assignment that came with a generous per diem. On paper, it looked like a financial win. There was just one catch—I wasn’t going to receive that money until after the deployment. And even then, it took several more w…

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Debt Guide How To Reduce Debt Money Saving Strategies Veteran Debt

Delayed Pay, Real Discipline: A Lesson From TDY

Early in my career, I went on a TDY assignment that came with a generous per diem. On paper, it looked like a financial win. There was just one catch—I wasn’t going to receive that money until after the deployment. And even then, it took several more w…

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How to Combine Bills and Debts into One Monthly Payment

Managing multiple debts with different due dates, balances, and interest rates can be overwhelming. Combining monthly expenses into a single payment may not only offer relief but also make managing debt easier. Understanding how debt consolidation work…

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How to Combine Bills and Debts into One Monthly Payment

Managing multiple debts with different due dates, balances, and interest rates can be overwhelming. Combining monthly expenses into a single payment may not only offer relief but also make managing debt easier. Understanding how debt consolidation work…

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Avoiding Bills Can Lead to Medical Debt: How to Take Control of Your Financial Wellness

There’s a specific kind of stress that comes with avoiding bills. You see the envelope. The email notification. The reminder. And instead of opening it, you tell yourself, “I’ll look at it later.” Later turns into days. Then weeks. And before you know …

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Individual Retirement Accounts in Later Life

Key Takeaways  Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have existed for over 50 years. Established as part of the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act for workers without employer pensions, access was expan…

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Car Loans After Bankruptcy: What to Expect

Car loans after bankruptcy are possible, but timing and loan terms depend on the type of bankruptcy and your financial situation. Many people assume they must wait years before purchasing a vehicle. In reality, you may qualify for a car loan after bank…

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Working Longer and Unretirement

Key Takeaways  Roughly 20% of Americans age 65+ are employed or self-employed. Baby boomers (born 1946-1964) are remaining in the workforce at higher rates than previous generations did at the same age. Reasons include personal choice (e.g., for s…