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Bankruptcy
  Fact Sheets
 
   Your Debt Collection Rights This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet C-3
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Top Tips To Save You Money This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet C-7
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   If You Are Sued This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet C-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Don't Give Away Your Tax Refund This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet T-3
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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    Read this in: Amharic / Amharic , Arabic / العربية , Cambodian / Khmer , Hmong / Hmoob , Korean / 한국어 , Laotian / ພາສາລາວ , Oromo / Afaan Oromo , Russian / Pусский , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt 		  
   
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  Question & Answer Column
 
   What can I do if I cannot afford to pay my credit card debt?
My living expenses have increased and I can't afford the minimum balance payments on my credit card. Now a collection agency has been calling me every day demanding payment. What can I do?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth   		  
   
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  Booklets
 
   Bankruptcy Basics (Separate Website)
This booklet provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws. 		  
   
   Dealing with Debt Booklet
This booklet is a brief guide to help families make good financial and legal decisions when dealing with debt, debt collectors, and credit reporting agencies.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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  Videos
 
   Bankruptcy Basics Videos (Separate Website)
A series of videos on the bankruptcy process.
By: U.S. Courts 		  
   
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  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Ads Promising Debt Relief May Be Offering Bankruptcy (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Answers to Common Bankruptcy Questions This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) 		  
   
   Bankruptcy Advice Clinic Calendar
First come, first serve for a 15 minute meeting with an experienced bankruptcy attorney.
By: Volunteer Lawyers Network, Ltd 		  
   
   Consumer Action Handbook This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
In this handbook, the GSA's Office of Citizen Services brings you the latest information on your consumer rights and responsibilities.
By: General Services Administration 		  
   
   Filing Bankruptcy in Minnesota (Separate Website)
A website with resources and lawyer contact information for filing bankruptcy in Minnesota.
By: www.thebankruptcysite.org 		  
   
   Using Credit Wisely After Bankruptcy This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) 		  
   
   What You Should Know About Bankruptcy This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) 		  
   
   Your Legal Rights During and After Bankruptcy This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) 		  
   
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Cars and Car Problems
  Fact Sheets
 
   How To Buy A Used Car This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet C-8
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español 		  
   
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  Booklets
 
   The Car Handbook This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This comprehensive guide walks you through new car buying, used car buying, leasing, renting, insurance, and other car-related topics.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office 		  
   
   Minnesota's Car Laws This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office 		  
   
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  Videos
 
   Transferring Property & How It Can Affect Public Benefits
Originally produced for the Hmong community, this English-dubbed video discusses how giving away property can affect public benefits.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  
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    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob 		  
   
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