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    The Scoop on Bankruptcy and Why You May Need It?
    The Scoop on Bankruptcy and Why You May Need It?
    The Scoop on Bankruptcy and Why You May Need It?
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    The Scoop on Bankruptcy and Why You May Need It?

    By Shakeena Melbourne

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    There are misconceptions floating around conveying bankruptcy is bad or by filing bankruptcy that makes you unfit, irresponsible, uneducated on credit or simply not trustworthy with finances. 

     

    Well, I am here to tell you - that is simply not true. My name is Shakeena Melbourne and I am the Principal Attorney of Upton Law, PLLC.

     

    And I am here to tell you about the benefits and myths on Consumer Bankruptcy. Consumer Bankruptcy is something that many Americans will to gain a financial restart, an increase in credit score, obtain future credit cards or loans, and to remove negative markers such as collections, repossessions, and foreclosures.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherShakeena, Inc.
    Release dateMay 22, 2021
    ISBN9798201258146
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      The Scoop on Bankruptcy and Why You May Need It? - Shakeena Melbourne

      By: Attorney Shakeena Melbourne

      THE SCOOP ON BANKRUPTCY AND WHY YOU MAY NEED IT?

      Uncovering the myths of bankruptcy

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      For the women and men that are ashamed, confused or lost in the world. The unwanted ones who just didn’t fit in.

      This book is to acknowledge you.

      Foreword:

      Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip-toe if you must but, take the step.

      15 years ago, our family had to make one of the most difficult financial decisions of our lives. We were carrying the weight of a 6 figure mountain of debt, facing a potential lawsuit and the worry of knowing that it could take years to financially recover. We needed solutions and we needed them fast.

      After hours of researching and consulting with several attorneys, we were told that filing chapter 7 bankruptcy was our best option. By deciding to file bankruptcy, we had the relief of knowing that there was an actual light at the end

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