Why should you avoid bankruptcy?; Six Savvy Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season

Question by Ty: Why should you avoid bankruptcy?
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Answer by Dan B
Two major issues: The bankruptcy will stay on your credit profile for 10 years (or longer in some instances). So getting low interest loans will be difficult. Getting a job that deals with money or high value inventory items and merchandise will be difficult – they don’t want people, who can’t manage their money, to enhance their paychecks by taking money from the till or selling inventory.

Depending upon the state of residence and the type of bankruptcy, a lien can be placed against your home or other property and assets for the money owed.

I’m sure there are other issues with bankruptcy.

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Six Savvy Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season
"I'm talking about worst-case scenarios that all-too-often come true, from debt settlement to bankruptcy." 1) Pay with cash. This means leaving credit cards and debit cards at home. Know your budget for the day's spending and take no more cash than
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What are the best ways to avoid identity fraud?; SALINE: Photo released of suspect's car linked to vehicle break-ins and credit

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Question by Jason L: What are the best ways to avoid identity fraud?
After some horror stories and seeing all the news reports on identity fraud I am wondering what your best tips and practices are in avoiding identity fraud.

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Answer by Judy
Please note:
There is no cost to you if your identity is stolen.
These commericials are making a fortune by scaring people.
When you are victim, you simply report it and the charges will be removed.
The most money out of pocket a phone call, maybe some stamps.

If you are still worried, you can put a freeze on all your accounts.
You can do this by going to annualcreditreport.com
First you check all all reports (after printing them out).
Find the section to put a freeze on your reports – about 4 bucks per report.
When you need a loan, you will have to unfreeze by calling a number and entering a pin.
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SALINE: Photo released of suspect's car linked to vehicle break-ins and credit
Police are searching for the driver of a distinctive car in connection to the theft of credit cards from two different vehicles this week in Saline and subsequent credit card fraud. The suspect's car was caught on camera at an Ann Arbor gas station.
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