Book Description
A step-by-step action plan to quick and lasting recovery after personal bankruptcy. Indexed.
Customer Reviews:
The Book Is Actually An Ad For His $497 Course.......2007-09-12
This book is FULL of commercials but void of any specific information you can apply to your life. His advice on everything from getting credit cards, auto loans, installment loans, mortgages, what ever, is to research everything out there and interview every loan officer, credit mangager etc out there, and find the best deal.
This book, his internet site, and his "free" seminar are all in effect teases to get you to buy his "Increase Your Credit Scores - Improve Your Lifestyle" course which costs $497. Presumably, some actually utilizable information is in that.
Bankruptcy.......2007-03-22
There is a moderate amount of useful information about life after bankruptcy. Probably half of the information can be found on the internet. However, the author should not have used the bankruptcy information as a cover for preaching his religious beliefs. I felt mislead.
Bankruptcy.......2007-01-12
This is a good book for someone who filed bankruptcy this book has given me a lot of insight on thing
Waste of money.......2006-12-23
You can find all this information on line. There is nothing new here for a post bankruptcy person. Also, he has a RELIGIOUS BENT so be careful.
light at the end.......2006-11-08
I am seeing light at the end of the bankruptcy tunnel
Book Description
HOW TO SETTLE YOUR DEBTS, by Norman H. Perlmutter, CPA, is the book that everyone needs to prevent economic meltdown. It's the essential, up-to-date, comprehensive and gutsy survival guide to meet this ever growing serious problem of financial ruin that faces so many of us.
In a step-by-step format it guides individuals, families and businesses through a process that will end debt and reverse insolvency without filing bankruptcy. Even if you're on the brink of financial ruin, with this book you can regain financial health and get a fresh start without committing "financial suicide".
HOW TO SETTLE YOUR DEBTS provides legitimate workable solutions to repair financial chaos. It's written in a conversational style and organized in an outline format that promotes understanding and ease of reading for the average person. You will learn in no uncertain terms how to climb out of the hole you are in and get your financial life under control without causing irreparable damage to your future in the process.
The author is a practicing CPA and Financial Advisor who formerly owned a Debt Collection Agency. He understands the tactics of the conniving moneylenders and their debt collector enforcers and all the other scam artists who are out there waiting to rip you off. He knows how to deal with these people and how to stop them from harassing you and from ruining your credit and your reputation. Furthermore and most important, with this book he will teach you how to take control of your financial life and get out of the mess you are in.
HOW TO SETTLE YOUR DEBTS is for all those individuals, families and businesses whose debts grow deeper by the day and whose lives are being adversely affected by them. Here's a summary of how the book will help you deal with your problems with debt:
• It will teach you the basics - what you're up against, who the predators are, how to recognize and avoid their debt traps, the fundamentals of debt, the risks you take when you don't pay, and what they can and cannot do to collect from you.
• It will help you understand your problem - by following the steps outlined you will be able to expose, examine and evaluate your dilemma with debt, how it's affecting your life and the options you have to deal with it.
• You will learn to know your enemy - what makes creditors and bill collectors tick, what motivates them, what their weaknesses are, how you can exploit them and how they are vulnerable to attack.
• It will show you how to keep the wolves at bay - by creating doubt as to the validity and the collectability of your debts and by using "Dirty Tricks" and Counter Attack Techniques to frustrate and discourage creditors and bill collectors.
• It will teach you about your rights and how to take advantage of them - federal and state laws enacted to protect you from abuse and to punish bill collectors who violate them.
• You will learn how to negotiate a debt settlement plan - using basic negotiating skills and built in leverage to set up an advantageous arrangement with your creditors to workout and settle your debts.
• How to use the "Golden Rules of Debtsmenship" - to protect your assets and your privacy and to safeguard credit, and where necessary, how to repair credit and rebuild it.
• How to deal with lawyers - to negotiate debt settlements, contest lawsuits and protect your assets from judgment levies.
• How to settle secured debts and tax debts - by recognizing and seizing upon opportunities to settle or otherwise favorably resolve these debts that creditors have more power to collect.
• How to settle business debts - by understanding the differences that must be considered when negotiating workouts and settlements with business creditors.
• Where to get help if you need it - and how to watch out for all the scam artists who are out there waiting to take advantage of you.
• It's a reference manual as well as a guide - with its outline format and comprehensive index the book can be used to easily and quickly obtain information on any of the many subjects covered relating to debt and debt relief.
HOW TO SETTLE YOUR DEBTS ~ Without Committing Financial Suicide ~ shows you how to end debt and reverse insolvency without resorting to the self-defeating and demeaning ordeal of filing bankruptcy. It provides you with all the knowledge, the techniques and insight required to successfully accomplish this.
Customer Reviews:
Buy it and Save $$$.......2006-11-16
Using the information contained in the book, especially to have Patience and Persistence, I have settled 2 credit card debts, and saved $16,000 from what Credit Card #1 and Credit Card #2 were demanding. They gave in before I wore out. Having gone through this, I now feel extremely confident on settling the remaining debt for less then the current balance. Using the advice contained in Norman's book WILL work as long as don't give in until you feel you have reached a fair settlement.
Great book.......2006-04-17
Gives you the law and practicalities. After reading this book I wrote to one lender and one collection agency and (5 months later) haven't heard from them again.
Excellent! Very Informative .......2006-02-10
This book was great! I began reading the book with much debt and minimal knowledge of how to become victorious in the world of debt and credit. This book was written in lay terms, so it was very easy to understand. Included in the book were sample letters and laws that helped me to know my rights as a consumer.
As I was reading this book, I began to apply much of what was written and I immediately began to gain control over my finances. I was no longer going to fall prey to credit or be victim to the collector. I now have a budget, live beneath my means, have devised a plan to remain out of debt and am on my way to rebuilding my credit. I would recommend this book to any and everyone. It was absolutely outstanding!
Low on Substance.......2006-01-01
I got this book because of the outstanding reviews it already had. In hindsight, I suspect not all of them are legitimate reviews. It's difficult to imagine anyone could read the advice in this book, put it to use, and actually gain significant benefit. Though the book's description sounds very promising, I found that it didn't deliver the information it promised. Many of the scenarios in the book are unrealistic and make unhelpful assumptions. Over and over again the author directs the reader to research topics elsewhere without providing even basic information. For example: "Credit reports are difficult to read and even more difficult to understand. There are some excellent books available to help you with this." While this book is not specifically about dealing with your credit report, it seems that a bit more information about credit reports would have been provided.
Most of the advice is common sense (live within your means) or biased against any course of action other than settling with creditors. The author writes from the viewpoint that bankruptcy is the worst thing you could possibly do, but never backs up that claim with any information. I was left with the impression that the author himself isn't really sure what effect bankruptcy has.
In fact, the author's pervasive use of generalities and unrealistic suggestions made me think he doesn't actually know that much about credit (despite his alleged qualifications). For example, he repeatedly suggests bargaining with your creditors that you will pay part of your debt if they remove negative information they have already reported to the credit bureaus. But the author seems oblivious to the fact that the credit bureaus have specific rules against creditors doing this. Numerous such suggestions ruin the author's credibility.
At best, this book might be helpful as motivation to action for someone who lives behind his or her means. But if your debts are the result of unfortunate and unavoidable events in your life, and you are ready to take decisive action to get your debt under control and your credit back on track, you will find this book preachy and unhelpful.
This is the best resource currenty available ..........2005-11-05
... for learning how to settle unsecured debt such as credit card debt. It is comprehesive and yet concise. There is no BS or fluff and it touches on every area of the landscape you need to be aware of when trying to settle unsecured debt on your own. Even though there is one far more powerful solution to settling credit card debt that is not discussed in this or any other book that I have read on this subject, I still gave the book five stars because all of the information contained in it is essential to know and is very well presented. As such, this book is the ideal starting point for learning about how the business of debt and collection works and how to deal with it. I highly recommended it.
Book Description
The number of new personal bankruptcies filed each year continue to increase. And there is no relief in sight. Bankruptcy is never a painless or easy decision, but with a little know-how, you can get through this process with a minimum of headache, heartache, and indigestion. With a clear focus towards the future, you can then begin to get your finances—and your life—back in order.
If you’re considering bankruptcy, are currently in the process of filing for bankruptcy, or on the brink of bankruptcy and looking for a way to get through debt, Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies can help you make the best decisions about your financial future.
Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies is a nuts-and-bolts toolbox, which covers both Chap7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Written by two seasoned experts on bankruptcy law, this easy-to-follow guide walks you through the bankruptcy process and explains how to rebuild your credit after filing for bankruptcy. Straightforward answers and re liable advice can help you sort out all of your possibilities, with a clear understanding of what you have to gain and what’s to lose. This carefully written guidebook will show you how to:
- Consider alternatives to bankruptcy
- Decide which type of bankruptcy is right for you
- Prevent further financial damage before filing for bankruptcy
- Defend yourself from bill collectors and the IRS
- Save your home and other important assets
- Wipe out credit card debt
- Use bankruptcy to deal with tax debts
- Repair your credit and stay out of financial trouble
Filled with expert tips and tactics for navigating the world of bankruptcy, Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies gives you the ammunition and information you need to intelligently and confidently choose your own best path and get back on your feet again.
Customer Reviews:
You'll ease your stress if you use the advice in this book.......2005-05-05
Jim and John have a wonderful way of making you feel like you're sitting down at your kitchen table with a bankruptcy attorney who only has your best interests at heart. They don't pull any punches, and sometimes what they tell you isn't what you really want to hear, but you know they're giving you solid advice. Your anxiety level will plummet if you are thinking of filing bankruptcy and are looking for someone to hold your hand through the process.
Paula Langguth Ryan, Author, Bounce Back From Bankruptcy, 3rd Edition
Absolutely Incredible.......2004-07-31
Very solid, down-to-earth advice, and they make you feel a little bit better about yourself.
Good Book.......2004-05-09
Good book although some aspects are very general. See also Surviving Financial Disasters By Tiffany R. Love it comes with a CD ROM.
Indispensable primer for anyone considering bankruptcy.......2004-02-06
This tome is an absolute godsend for those who are considering filing for bankruptcy yet may not know much about the process. This book covers all the bases concerning Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. From common mistakes and misconceptions to the highly specific legalese of bankruptcy law, this book addressed nearly every one of my concerns about this complex and emotionally challenging process. I opened the front cover a bankruptcy know-nothing and set it down feeling like an attorney.
This is not a DIY guide to financial rebirth (in fact the authors highly discourage this), but more of an "Everything-You-Ever-Wanted-to-Know-About-Bankruptcy-but-Were-Afraid-to-Ask" reference. The authors do not delve into the minutia of the process. They seek to be more like tour guides, leading you through the perilous wilds of US bankruptcy law with their collective wealth of knowledge on the subject. I found more useful information in the first 10 pages of this book than I did in six hours of web-surfing.
The most superlative compliment I can bestow upon this volume is that it helped to allay my fears and crystalize my plans for my financial future.
Finally, an understandable bankruptcy book!.......2003-08-22
This book is clear, concise, understandable and even funny at times. The authors have done an incredible job of taking a very complicated topic and making it understandable for a lay audience. At the same time, they avoid talking down to the reader.
Personal Bankruptcy for Dummies is, first and foremost, a very useful tool for anyone even thinking about bankruptcy. It answers all the questions without preaching or browbeating. It ought to be read by every potential bankruptcy client before they meet with a lawyer.
Book Description
With tips on understanding — and surviving — the new bankruptcy laws
If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all — so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate — get out of debt instead!
Discover how to
- Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy
- Manage your spending
- Find professional help you can trust
- Decide on the right type of bankruptcy
- Pass the means test
- Keep more of your stuff
Download Description
An updated edition of the successful guide with coverage of the new bankruptcy laws The Second Edition of Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies is fully updated with new resources and features full coverage of the new corporate-sponsored bankruptcy bill, which makes it harder than ever for people to seek relief through bankruptcy. Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies helps readers decide whether filing for bankruptcy is the right choice for them and, if it is, which type of bankruptcy suits their personal situation. Written by seasoned experts on bankruptcy law, this simple guide walks readers through the bankruptcy process and explains how to rebuild credit afterwards. Plus, the book also helps people deal with creditors and the IRS before they find themselves facing bankruptcy. James P. Caher (Eugene, OR) is an expert on consumer bankruptcy and a practicing bankruptcy lawyer with 25 years of experience. John M. Caher (Albany, NY) is a legal journalist who has written about law and the courts for most of his 20-year career.
Customer Reviews:
Before You Buy.......2007-06-29
For individuals with modest w-2, you will probably file under Chapters 7 or 13. The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You? (2nd edition) covers those Chapters well. For businesses or individuals who own businesses or have higher incomes or net worth, the choice will probably be Chapter 11. A great introduction to Chapter 11 is Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations: For Business Leaders, Accountants And Lawyers.
Customer Reviews:
POWERFUL READING!!!!.......1999-02-09
The world we live in is dependent on credit and this book gives a very insightful and tremendously useful guidance in understanding the laws that governs our financial rights.
Product Description
Special Edition -- The New Bankruptcy Code plus the revised Interim Bankruptcy Rules in black line format. Contents: Complete U.S. Bankruptcy Code (U.S. Code, Title 11) and related provisions in Titles 18 & 28, as amended by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-8), plus the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, as amended by the revised Interim Bankruptcy Rules and the new national rule changes to Bankruptcy Rules 1007, 2002, 3004, 3005, 7004, 9001, 9006 and 9036 which became effective on Dec. 1, 2005. Key Benefits: The Black Line shows each change to the Bankruptcy Code effected by the Reform Act and each change to the Bankruptcy Rules effected by the revised Interim Bankruptcy Rules. You know exactly what text has changed and what text has stayed the same. The pre-Reform Act version of the Bankruptcy Code will still apply to most cases commenced prior to the effective date of the Act (October 17, 2005). This black line edition shows the old and new code and thus eliminates the need to carry around 2 versions of the code. Handy paperback size of 8 x 5 inches easily fits in briefcase or purse.
Customer Reviews:
U.S. Bankruptcy Code & Rules Booklet: January 2006 Black Line Edition.......2007-04-01
The prductr was exaclty as described. The price was good and the delivery timely. The binding is lacking and not likely to stand up to the day to day use of a practicing bankruptcy attorney.
Book Description
Anyone with credit problems can solve them and repair any damage if they have the right tools and take the right actions. The Credit Repair Answer Book explains that dealing with credit problems is a combination of understanding what credit is and is not; understanding what one's credit rights are; understanding to what extent a creditor can go to collect a debt; and, understanding what to do if an invalid or illegal action is taken by creditors in the collection process.
A section on the most frequently asked questions with extensive answers helps the reader quickly grasp the value of good credit and know how to ensure that credit errors or potential credit problems do not affect your credit rating in the long term.
The Credit Repair Answer Book can get anyone back on the right track and turn their financial situation around.
Customer Reviews:
This Is A "I Goota Have It" Book.......2007-03-27
This book is worth every penny and plus some. If you are interested in improving your credit score, this book IS the answer. It takes you step by step process in composing letters, what to ask of the credit bureau. Even touches on idenity thief and plus how to dispute in any case, and a lot more, too much to mention. Highly recommended.
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the new bankruptcy law—and what it means for you
Sweeping changes to U.S. bankruptcy law—the first major changes to the law in twenty- seven years—are occurring right now. If you're unfamiliar with the new bankruptcy law and how it could affect you, this book will quickly get you up to speed. While J.K. Lasser's The New Bankruptcy Law and You thoroughly covers this latest reform, along with its options and alternatives, it also answers must-know bankruptcy questions, such as: how do you decide whether bankruptcy is the right path to take, and if it is, when should you file? Other topics discussed include:
- The new law versus the old law
- The basics of bankruptcy law that apply to all bankruptcies
- Preparing to file for bankruptcy
- The liquidation option: Chapter 7
- The payment plan option: Chapter 13
- The basics of debtor-creditor law
- Preparing for a bright financial future
- And much more
With over twenty years of experience as bankruptcy attorneys, and a dozen years of experience educating people about money, authors Nathalie Martin and Stewart Paley can help you successfully navigate the world of bankruptcy and show you how to put yourself in a position where you'll never have to think about it again.
Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser's The New Bankruptcy Law and You can help you make more informed financial decisions when dealing with complicated bankruptcy issues.
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A comprehensive guide to the new bankruptcy laws Sweeping changes to U.S. bankruptcy law the first major change to the law in 27 years are occurring right now. The intent of this reform is to require people who can afford to make some payments towards their debt to make these payments, while still affording them the right to have the rest of their debt erased. J.K. Lasser's The New Bankruptcy Law and You will help readers anticipate, plan, and work with the changes that will occur under the new bankruptcy law. This comprehensive guide will show readers how to cope with the increased administrative burden placed on filers and reveal how to deal with key changes in the law, such as: a bankruptcy qualifying test, tougher homestead exemptions, required credit counseling six months before filing for bankruptcy, and attending money management courses at your own expense. Nathalie Martin (Alberquerque, NM) has been a bankruptcy attorney for well over a decade. Currently she is on the faculty of the University of New Mexico.
Customer Reviews:
Good Book.......2007-06-29
If you are considering personal bankruptcy, will satisfy the new means test or have a steady w-2 income you may want to file bankruptcy under Chapters 7 or 13. If you are considering one of the chapters, this is a great book for you. For businesses or individuals with more substantial assets or income, the appropriate Chapter would be Chapter 11. The book that I like on that subject is Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations: For Business Leaders, Accountants And Lawyers
Book Description
Your Easy-to-Follow Action Plan for Financial Recovery
Fighting off creditors and trying to pay mountain-high bills can weigh anyone down. Stop living day-to-day and regain control of your finances once and for all. The Complete Chapter 7 Personal Bankruptcy Guide can help you put an end to the abusive tactics of collection agencies and guide you through filing your own bankruptcy. You deserve a new beginning and it starts right here.
Cease Creditor Calls
Discharge debts and stop creditors from future harassment.
Protect Your Home
Save your home from foreclosure and prevent liens and evictions.
Protect your Future
End garnishments and attachments while protecting your pensions and retirement plans.
Strengthen Your Finances
Discover ways to raise your credit score and prevent future bankruptcies.
Keep Your Car
Avoid repossessions and other losses of your personal property.
Build Good Credit
Get on the road to financial freedom by changing behaviors and managing your resources more effectively.
EVERYTHING You Need to File Your Own Bankruptcy
Books:
- Credit After Bankruptcy: A Step-By-Step Action Plan to Quick and Lasting Recovery after Personal Bankruptcy
- Debt-Proof Living: The Complete Guide to Living Financially Free (Debt-Proof Living (Paperback))
- Debt-Proof Living: The Complete Guide to Living Financially Free (Debt-Proof Living (Paperback))
- Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors
- Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors
- Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors
- Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors
- Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors
- Distressed Debt Analysis: Strategies for Speculative Investors
- Eat What You Kill: The Fall of a Wall Street Lawyer
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Do You Make These 38 Mistakes with Your Credit? How increasing your credit scores will improve your lifestyle
Bounce Back From Bankruptcy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Back on Your Financial Feet, Third Edition
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Surviving Bankruptcy (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
Credit Repair: What the Credit Industry Doesn't Want You to Know
The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You? (2nd edition)
