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The Means Test was a change that was added by the 2005 changes to the bankruptcy law. It’s designed to force those that make over a certain amount to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead of Chapter 7 ...

The means test assesses your ability to repay debts to determine eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You automatically pass the means test if your household income is under your state's median ...

Filing for bankruptcy isn't a decision that most people take lightly, and for good reason. Not only does a bankruptcy have a significant impact on your finances, but you must also meet specific ...

The Bush administration is advancing a proposal to levy higher premiums and deductibles on upper-income seniors enrolled in Medicare's new prescription drug benefit, raising fees on beneficiaries with ...

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