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What Should You Know About Medical Debts & Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Rising healthcare costs are continually leaving thousands of Americans drowning in medical debt. In fact, medical debt is one of the most common types of debt reported on consumer credit reports. Medical debts are also considered a necessity, which means they are protected under the “necessity” doctrine.

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FAQs About Debt Management Plans

Debt Guru

A debt management plan (DMP) is an agreement between a debtor (that’s you, the person in debt) and a creditor (think: your bank or your credit card company) that tackles your outstanding debt. How do I choose a debt management agency? What types of debts can I lump together in a DMP?