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   A Fresh Start: Bankruptcy Basics (Separate Website)
A helpful video created by the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association and Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.
By: Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. - Tampa
 
  
   
   How to Cope With Debts; How to Deal With Collectors 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.
There are times when a person is totally overwhelmed with debts. Whatever the circumstances?a medical emergency, the loss of a job, or poor financial planning ? a decision needs to be made about how to cope with debts and how to deal with collectors in this time of crisis.
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
 
    Read this in: Spanish / EspaƱol
  
   
   Protection from Creditors 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.
Learn about your rights to protect your resources and property from creditors.
  
   
   TIPS ON BEING AN INFORMED SENIOR CONSUMER 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.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT TIPS ON BEING AN INFORMED SENIOR CONSUMER HOW TO AVOID HAVING YOUR INCOME AND ASSETS STOLEN
  
   
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