Workbook: Click here for Suze's Interactive Should You File for Bankruptcy Workbook.

Types of Bankruptcy:
Chapter 7: The most common form of bankruptcy. This is the chapter of the Bankruptcy Code that provides for "liquidation," that is, the sale of a debtor's nonexempt property and the distribution of the proceeds to creditors. In order to be eligible for Chapter 7, the debtor must satisfy a "means test." The court will evaluate the debtor's income and expenses to determine if the debtor may proceed under Chapter 7.
Chapter 11: A reorganization bankruptcy, usually involving a corporation or partnership. A Chapter 11 debtor usually proposes a plan of reorganization to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time. Individuals or people in business can also seek relief in Chapter 11.
Chapter 13: The chapter of the Bankruptcy Code providing for the adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income, often referred to as a "wage-earner" plan. Chapter 13 allows a debtor to keep property and use his or her disposable income to pay debts over time, usually three to five years.

Video: Watch Suze's emotional financial intervention with Marko and Maureen.

Money Lesson: When bankruptcy is your only choice, then stand in your truth and move forward. Remember, people first, then money, then things.

Workbook: Click here for Suze's Interactive Prepare for the Death of Loved Ones Workbook.

Video: Watch Melissa reveal her financial dream and Suze make it come true!

Tools: Click here for Suze’s Will and Trusts Specials.

Money Lesson: In a relationship, you must be as financially intimate as you are personally intimate.

Workbook: Click here for Suze's Interactive Immediate Steps to Get Your Finances Back In Order Workbook.



Tools: Click here for Suze’s 10 Tips for a Fresh Financial Start.
Click here to find out How do you deal with your debt?

Each state has a statute of limitation for how long a credit card issuer or debt collector can seek payment from you. If you have old credit card debt, check the statute of limitation in your state so you can know if you are still liable for the payment. Note: If you make any new payment, even just the minimum due, you are back to day one in terms of the statute of limitation.

Click here to find out What's Your State’s Statute of Limitation?

Video: Watch Suze give Randy and Kim relief before Randy heads back to Afghanistan.

Money Lesson: To get a fresh start to your finances you first must stand in your truth. You must recognize, embrace and be honest about what is real for you.

The Difference Between Debt Consolidation Companies and Debt Management Programs:

DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - AN ORGANIZATION LIKE CCCS (CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE):
- Suze - APPROVED
- A non-profit corporation that looks at your financial situation, provides classes to educate you and puts you on a debt management program where you pay them and they pay your creditors.
- The fee is usually $5-$15/month.
- It will not hurt your FICO score.

DEBT CONSOLIDATION COMPANY:
- Suze - DENIED
- Tells you to stop paying your credit cards.
- Affects your FICO score.
- Creditor usually agrees to settle for a fraction of what you owe.
- You will be asked to pay up front, as well as monthly fees and likely even a percentage of the discount they negotiated.

Video: Watch Suze answers Cosby’s debt consolidation question.

Money Lesson: Click here to Find out what money has taught Suze about her own personal power.

Video: Watch Suze answer Tansie's questions about Special Needs Trusts.



If you answer Yes to any of the questions, then you should be establishing a trust.
- Do you have a financial interest in a business?
- Do you have beneficiaries under the age of 25?
- Do you have children with special needs, meaning they will never be able to financially support themselves due to a disability?
- Are you in a second or third marriage?
- Are you on bad terms with any of your heirs?
- Are any family members physically ill or developmentally disabled?
- Is any family member in need of creditor protection?
- Do you own real estate of any value in more than one state?
- Is your estate worth close to $1,000,000?

Tools: Click here to Find a Will and Trust Attorney.
Click here for Suze’s Estate Planning Advice.

Money Lesson: Living in the moment doesn't mean you can forget about the future. Financial security often boils down to the simple task of anticipating the consequences of your actions. The goal is to make sure that whatever choices you make today you can handle tomorrow.

ACTION PLAN

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Video: Deleted Scenes:

When You Should Declare Bankruptcy.

An Impromptu Quiz.

Say a Little Prayer.

For Canadian Viewers

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