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

How do I know if I should be considering bankruptcy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2009 - 13 answers

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

Question about going broke. I have been out of work a total of five months this year, having gotten laid off twice. Currently, I am not working and am on unemployment. After paying all my bills I have 65 dollars a week for food, etc... in NYC. I have 17 weeks of benefits left. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2008 - 25 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

Will filing for bankruptcy absolve you of tax debt? [more inside]
posted by jotrock on Oct 16, 2007 - 13 answers

If my home mortgage holder is Countrywide (it is), what happens, in practical terms, if Countrywide were to go bankrupt? Would they call the loan, forcing us to get financing elsewhere to cover it? Or would another lender assume the debt without our having to take any action? Or what?
posted by saulgoodman on Aug 17, 2007 - 8 answers

Should we declare bankruptcy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2007 - 31 answers

How do I get my debtors to allow me to pay them off on a payment plan and no further interest charges? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2006 - 12 answers

How do I get my money back from my ex-roommate? [more inside]
posted by thefinned1 on Dec 1, 2005 - 10 answers