Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Credit? Not paying your bills affects your credit negatively. And yet problems with credit are one of the main reasons people cite for not filing for bankruptcy. The truth is your credit will suffer when you file for bankruptcy, but that’s only a part of the total picture. How will […]
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Credit Report Errors After Bankruptcy You’ve reached the end of the bankruptcy process, your debts have been discharged, and you’re excited about what your financial future holds. And then you hit a snag: a debt you thought was discharged is still showing up on your credit. What should you do? First, realize this is why […]
Tax Identity Theft and Credit The increasing popularity of filing tax returns online has given way to a rise in tax identity theft. According to data from the IRS, approximately $2.3 billion in consumer tax returns are stolen on an annual basis by identity thieves. Tax identity theft occurs when a criminal files a person’s […]