How do I get my life on track with high debt and a chronic medical condition? [more inside]
posted by thegreatcokeolympics on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Did we receive sound advice? A friend is filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the next few days. A creditor is threatening to repossess some items if said person doesn't respond to the written request for a voluntary surrender of the items. A document pledging the items as collateral was signed. A legal advisor gave the following advice... [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde on Sep 3, 2009 - 7 answers

My mother took out credit cards in my name. She is now filing bankruptcy, and she is not able to continue paying the debt that's in my name. My husband's upcoming job will preclude us from filing bankruptcy for the debt in my name. Is there any way I can avoid paying $35k of debt she charged up in my name without suing her or otherwise getting her into serious legal trouble? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 10, 2009 - 18 answers

What happens if I default on unsecured debt? [more inside]
posted by hardbop on Feb 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Given the current economy, would doing a "charge-off" on my credit cards be a reasonable option, and how would I go about doing it for my biggest benefit? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Nov 16, 2008 - 13 answers

My Mom’s wages are being garnished by a collection agency. Can we still settle the debt? How much do we offer and where do we get the money? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2008 - 4 answers

How will a line of credit that my parents cosigned affect my ability to enter into a debt repayment plan through credit counseling? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Creditors are starting to harass me again for old debt that I don't believe I'm responsible for. [more inside]
posted by mezzanayne on Feb 29, 2008 - 9 answers

What's a "good" FICO score? [more inside]
posted by AstroGuy on Mar 31, 2006 - 14 answers