Bankruptcy is often the end of all your debts, but not the end of the world. While bankruptcy leaves an ugly scar on your credit profile that may only be completely healed 7 or ten years later, it does not prevent you from borrowing again. You should not expect to be approved for any loans or lines of credit before you bankruptcy is discharged, as well as forget about credit cards and personal loans …

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HOUSTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - BP Plc may permanently shut the well that caused the worst off-shore oil spill in U.S. history as early as Monday, the company said as speculation grew over assets it might sell to cover mounting costs.

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Some customers who have been chipping away at big balances are being offered cash if they’ll knock down their debts faster. Could you be one of them?

Auto loans are a necessity these days considering the need for reliable transportation and the vehicle prices. Very few people are able to buy a car with cash and utilize bank and auto lender services to assist them with vehicle purchase. While getting an auto loan for most people is not a big hassle, consumers with past credit problems often find it challenging to secure an auto loan. With bad credit …