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How to Rent an Apartment After Filing for Bankruptcy

While “bankruptcy” is one of the most terrifying words in the vocabulary, it’s vital to remember two things about this widely misunderstood concept. The first thing is that bankruptcy is not a moral judgement. Rather, it’s a legal process; and a fairly common one at that. For example, in 2016 there were nearly 800,000 bankruptcy filings (individuals and businesses) in the U.S. So, while it’s not the norm, it’s certainly not the exception either. The second thing is that the courts (which in this context represent “the will of society”) have absolutely no interest — legally, ethically, socially, politically, or…

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Tips to Get a Mortgage after Having Been Declared Bankrupt

Time and time again, we are told that a bankruptcy ruling is the end of your financial future. However, the reality is also that solutions are in place should you have been declared bankrupt. There are lenders who will be willing to provide you with a mortgage, simply because they need to make money themselves and they can earn a lot more from people classed as “high risk” because they can charge higher interest rates. This is also why it is incredibly important that you deal with an experienced advisor like Steve Buzzi, so that you don’t get hit with…

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