Solve your money troubles : strategies to get out of debt and stay that way

Loftsgordon, Amy, (author.). O'Neill, Cara (Lawyer), (author,, editor.).

Summary:

"Learn how to stop: collection calls, wage garnishments, foreclosures & more"--Cover.

Conquering overwhelming debt starts with understanding your options. Loftsgordon and O'Neill give you the tools you need to get your finances back on track. They provide up-to-date legal information, as well as sample creditor letters and budgeting worksheets. -- adapted from back cover

Record details

ISBN: 1413326471
ISBN: 9781413326475
Physical Description: 378 pages : forms ; 23 cm
Edition: 17th edition.
Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2019.
Copyright: �2019

Content descriptions

General Note:

Subtitle from cover.

"Learn how to stop: collection calls, wage garnishments, foreclosures & more"--Cover.

"This book covers only United States law, unless it specifically states otherwise." -- Verso.

Includes glossary and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

How much do you owe? -- If you're married, divorced, or separated -- Create a budget and control spending -- Prioritizing your debts -- Finding money to pay your debts -- Negotiating with your creditors -- What to expect when you can't pay your debts -- Reducing mortgage payments and dealing with foreclosure -- Dealing with debt collectors -- Understanding loan and other credit documents -- Student loans -- Child support and alimony -- Lawsuits and collection of judgments -- Bankruptcy: the ultimate weapon -- Property creditors can't take -- Rebuilding your credit -- Choosing and managing credit cards -- Help beyond this book.