In addition to our usual commentary on bankruptcy in Canada, we occasionally review books that may be of interest to our readers. You can see all book reviews in our book review section.

Today we review Debt Free Forever: Take Control Of Your Money And Your Life by Gail Vaz-Oxlade, the host of TV’s Til Debt Do Us Part.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s Debt Free Forever: Take Control Of Your Money And Your Life

I must confess that I am biased, because I have appeared twice on Till Debt Do Us Part as an “expert”. My first appearance was back on Episode #36, that first aired in 2007, called Single Mom Shake Up. My jo

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Most of the people wonder what options they have to improve their bad credit score. There are several options to improve the score and individual can select any option according to his her convenience. Agencies in UK feel proud to help consumers looking for credit repair. Even few agencies provide free suggestions and advice. Experts do raise the questions about the revenue source of these agencies. According to people, these agencies provide free guidance and try really hard to convince people to purchase their booklets or DVDs in order to get good credit history.

Bad credit score is not sin. It can be happen with anyone unintentionally or due to unexpected expenses.

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With over 25,000 financial institutions issuing its cards, MasterCard is a leader in the credit industry. It is also one of the world’s most widely accepted credit cards. By filling out an application, you’ll be taking the first steps toward enjoying the benefits MasterCard offers. Here’s what you need to know about MasterCard applications and some of their best cards on today’s market.

MasterCard Applications

You will find a variety of MasterCard applications online. Begin by searching for a card that fits your financial needs. Once you find the right MasterCard option, the application process is easy. For mos

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Choosing a credit repair service to fix a bad credit situation is an option that many people are inclined take. Using a professional service that will fix their credit situation is a desirable and attractive option for many people since it will enable them to get approved for credit, avoid high interest rates and enjoy various other benefits that come with good credit rating.

It is important to learn to separate the scams that you come across a credit repair and the chairman credit repair services.

One of the first pieces of information that should point out a credit repair scam is making promises that sound too good to be true. Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

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Year after bankruptcy, Beth Ann still in house

by Robert Weed on August 8, 2010

Beth Ann (not her real name) asked me to be her Virginia bankruptcy lawyer in December, 2008.   She was self employed, a single mom, with not much income.  She was in one of those two year loans, and when the real rate hit, there was no way she could afford the house payment.

In February, 2009, she came back and asked if bankruptcy could help her keep the house.  Her brother had lost his house to foreclosure, and his family was now living there, too.

Still not enough income to afford that house payment, but I had hope.  Barrack O

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