National Consumer Law Center guide to surviving debt
By: principal author, Deanne Loonin
Contributors: National Consumer Law Center
Edition: 2010 ed.
Publisher: National Consumer Law Center
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boston, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 493
ISBN-13: 9781602480650
Subjects: Consumer credit; Popular works; Law and legislation; Debtor and creditor
Other titles: Guide to surviving debt; Surviving debt
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 455-466) and index.
Table of contents: title: Choosing which debts to pay; title: Establishing a budget which addresses financial problems; title: What you need to know about your credit report; title: The pros and cons of credit counseling and other "debt relief" companies; title: Credit cards; title: Home equity and refinancing loans; title: Raising money to repay debts : making good choices and avoiding choices that could get you into trouble; title: Responding to debt collectors; title: Collection lawsuits; title: What you need to know about your mortgage : even if you are not delinquent; title: Mortgage workouts; title: Defending your home against foreclosure; title: Important additional protections against foreclosure; title: Evictions and other disputes with landlords; title: Utility terminations; title: Automobile repossessions; title: Seizure of household goods; title: Student loans; title: Federal income tax debt; title: Bankruptcy; title: Getting back on your feet : a checklist.