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A. T.
02/23/2026
I truly can’t say enough good things about Ascend Finance Corp. I found them late one night while desperately researching debt settlement during one of many sleepless nights. I felt overwhelmed, anxious, and honestly scared about what my financial future might look like.

I have always been someone who pays every bill on time. I’ve never been behind, never late. So finding myself in financial hardship after a major life change that drastically affected my income — along with significant hospital and medical bills — was incredibly humbling. It’s not easy to admit you need help, especially when you’ve always handled everything on your own.

From the very first conversation, Ireny treated me with such kindness, patience, and dignity. She never made me feel ashamed of my situation. She listened. She reassured me. She carefully walked me through every option available and explained everything in a way that made sense when my mind was clouded with stress.

What truly meant the most to me was her honesty. She could have easily pushed me toward their in-house debt settlement program. Instead, she thoughtfully laid out the pros and cons of each path (Bankruptcy, Debt Management (with non Profit Debt Management company) and Debt Settlement) and made sure I understood what each choice would mean long term. She wasn’t trying to “sell” me anything — she was trying to protect me.

Not once did I feel judged. Not once did I feel pressured. During one of the most vulnerable seasons of my life, I felt respected, supported, and genuinely cared about.

After gaining clarity, I ultimately chose to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Even then, Ireny didn’t try to steer me in another direction. In fact, she honestly told me that in my situation, bankruptcy would likely provide the protection and structure I needed. She encouraged me to find the right attorney, asked thoughtful questions about the payment terms, and even expressed how relieved she was that I found a lawyer who factored in worst-case scenarios and offered reasonable payment options.

That level of integrity is rare. That level of compassion is even rarer.

I am deeply grateful for the guidance, transparency, and humanity I experienced with Ascend Finance Corp. If you are navigating financial hardship and feeling overwhelmed, you deserve someone who will treat you with honesty and respect — and that is exactly what you’ll find here.
Marc Kerr
02/06/2026
I highly recommend Ascend Finance. They helped me through a debt relief program, and working with them was the best decision I could have made. They took care of all my debts and handled everything in a timely, professional manner.
The entire team was great, but I worked mostly with Hinten, and he was absolutely amazing. He went above and beyond and made the whole process so much easier. I truly recommend this company — and Hinten is the best.
Susan Crosby
06/25/2025
I worked with Chelsea and she was the best thing that could have came into my life at that moment. I was in such a downward spiral financially and then emotionally.

She was patient kind and listened to my entire story. She responded to everything authentically. It was easy to tell she wasn't just trying to match an attorney.

And to my amazement the more we talked? She must have been making notes or something. But rather than just not talk to me because I couldn't do what I reached out for? She found another path that actually works and now I have a 15 minute consultation tomorrow.

Ascend needs to give her all the things. Family and friends often dont care this much or are so willing to go above and beyond the cookie cutter ideas. She wants to provide personalized solutions based on our conversations and she didn't give up until she found it.
dahveed krisna
07/26/2022
Ben and his assistant Jeffrey from Ascend Finance did an awesome job helping me to find an attorney who could talk with me openly and honestly about Chapter 13 as an option for my financial situation. Before finding out about Ascend's bankruptcy calculators, I was stuck on a wheel of countless offers for consolidation loans, but always steered towards debt settlement or debt management plans over and over again due to my credit score and high utilization percentage. Based on data I entered into Ascend's calculator, Ben and Jeffrey reviewed my situation and quickly connected me with a skillful, experienced bankruptcy attorney. I finally feel like I'm on the best path to being debt free; one that will save me a lot more money than any of the debt settlement or debt management programs that other companies and agencies have offered me... THANKS Ben, Jeffrey and Ascend!!
Approximately how much student loan debt do you have?
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Approximately how much unsecured debt such as medical, credit card and personal loans do you have? Please do not include auto or student loans.
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Which of the following best represents your approximate unsecured debt?
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Are you sure that you only have $0 in unsecured debt?
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Which of the following is the biggest reason you are considering bankruptcy?
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What is your marital and filing status?
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How many people do you take care of in your household (including yourself)?
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You answered there is only one (1) person in your household, but you are married. Please confirm the number of people in your household.
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How many people in your household are 65 or older?
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Are you 65 or older?
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How many of your dependants (excluding a spouse) are over 18 years old?
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What is causing you to consider debt relief?
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Which best describes the debt?
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What best describes why you are considering debt relief?
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What is the status of the divorce?
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Do you have a pending foreclosure sale?
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What is the unexpected expense?
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What is the status of the wage garnishment?
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Which of the following programs are you currently enrolled in?
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Have you filed bankruptcy in the past 6-8 years?
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Have you filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the past 8 years?
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Have you filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the past 6 years?
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When would you want to file bankruptcy?
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What is your most pressing question?
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Other: Describe your most pressing question.
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What is your zip code?
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What is your current living situation?
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Approximately how much equity (the difference of owed amount less value) do you have in your home?
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What is the total amount that you owe to pay off your home?
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Monthly 1st mortgage payment
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Monthly 2nd mortgage payment:
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Would you like us to provide an estimate of your home’s value and equity you have?
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What is your current street address?
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What state do you live in?
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Would you like us to estimate whether you qualify for a HELOC?
To check the rates and terms you qualify for, Figure (HELOC partner) will conduct a soft credit pull that does NOT affect your credit score.
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Do any of these apply to you?
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How much would you like to borrow?
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What is the mortgage balance remaining on your home?
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What is the purpose of your loan?
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What is your employment status?
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Would you like us to estimate whether you qualify for a consolidation loan?
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What is your fico score?
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What is your date of birth?
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Last 4 Digits of SSN
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What is your housing status?
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What is the purpose of your loan?
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What is your monthly housing cost?
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Do you own equity in any high value assets such as a vacation home, boat, RV, etc?
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How much equity do you own in these high value assets?
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Do you have any other assets of value greater than $1,000, including stocks, individual brokerage accounts, or retirement accounts?
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What is the value of your retirement account?
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What is the value of your non-retirement account?
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Income:

You added that your spouse is filing with you or your spouse is not filing with you, but you are not legally separated.

Please include your spouse's income in addition to your income in the questions on this page only.

How often do you receive a paycheck?
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How much do you receive in your paycheck BEFORE taxes?
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How would you pay for the bankruptcy?
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How often does your SPOUSE receive a paycheck?
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How much does your SPOUSE receive in their paycheck BEFORE taxes?
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Estimated monthly overtime income
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Which of the following best represents your approximate annual overtime income?
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Do you receive income from any other sources, e.g. SSN income, VA disability, business, retirement, alimony, child supports, etc.?
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Other monthly income
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Which of the following best represents your approximate annual other income?
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How consistent is the amount of your income?
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Accurate Income is Important

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Is your household annual income approximately $0
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Monthly Payroll Deductions:

Tax, Medicare, Social Security deductions
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Retirement contributions
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Required repayments for retirement loans
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Insurance
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Domestic support obligations
The total monthly amount that you pay as required by the order of a court or administrative agency, such as spousal or child support payments. Do not include payments on past due obligations for spousal or child support.
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Union dues
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Monthly Payroll Deductions:

Health insurance (medical and dental)
The monthly expenses for health insurance that are reasonably necessary for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents.
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Health savings account
The monthly expenses for health savings accounts that are reasonably necessary for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents.
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Term Life Insurance (term and group term)
The total monthly premiums that you pay for your own term life insurance. If two married people are filing together, include payments that you make for your spouse’s term life insurance. Do not include premiums for life insurance on your dependents, for a non-filing spouse’s life insurance, or for any form of life insurance other than term.
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Disability insurance
The monthly expenses for disability insurance that are reasonably necessary for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents.
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Education that is required
The total monthly amount that you pay for education that is either required: as a condition for your job, or for your physically or mentally challenged dependent child if no public education is available for similar services.
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Childcare
The total monthly amount that you pay for childcare, such as babysitting, daycare, nursery, and preschool. Do not include payments for any elementary or secondary school education.
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Other
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Monthly Debt Obligations:

How many vehicles do you own or lease? Please include your spouse's vehicle(s) if they are filing with you.
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Automobile 1

Did you purchase this vehicle before November 20, 2023?
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Monthly automobile payment:
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What is the Year, Make, and Model of this vehicle?
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Approximately what is the interest rate of this vehicle?
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Is this vehicle titled in your name?
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If applicable, how many months are your behind on your automobile as of this month?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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Automobile 2

Did you purchase this vehicle before November 20, 2023?
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Monthly 2nd automobile payment:
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What is the Year, Make, and Model of this vehicle?
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Approximately what is the interest rate of this vehicle?
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Is this vehicle titled in your name?
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If applicable, how many months are your behind on your 2nd automobile as of this month?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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Monthly rental expenses for your residence (includes rent payment)
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Would you like us to provide an estimate of your car’s value?
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What is the make of your car?
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What is the year of your car?
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What is the current mileage on your car?
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What is the condition of your vehicle
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How much do you have left to pay for your car loan
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What is the model of your car?
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What trim does your car have?
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Debt Obligations: Owed in Arrears

(Money that is overdue, past due, or unpaid after its scheduled payment date)

If applicable, how many months are your behind on your mortgage as of this month?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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If applicable, how many months are your behind on your 2nd mortgage as of this month?
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Do you have any outstanding balance on any such loans as jewelry, furniture, tvs, etc.?
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What is the balance of these loans?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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What is the monthly amount that you pay for other debt that is secured by an asset, such as an RV, jet ski, jewelry, etc.?
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Which of the following best represents how much you pay annually to this secured debt?
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Did you receive a refund in your most recent tax filing?
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Do you know approximately how much tax debt you owe?
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Approximate tax debt you owe
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Do you owe any domestic support obligations such as child support or alimony in arrears?
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Alimony in arrears
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Child support in arrears
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Main Expenses:

You added that your spouse is filing with you or your spouse is not filing with you, but you are not legally separated.

Please include your spouse's main expenses as well on this page.

Home maintenance, repair, and upkeep expenses
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Other real property expenses not included not included in your income
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Mortgages on other property
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Monthly real estate taxes
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Monthly property, homeowner's, or renter's insurance
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Homeowner's association or condominium dues
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How much do you owe on your HOA in arrears?
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Utility Expenses:

You added that your spouse is filing with you or your spouse is not filing with you, but you are not legally separated.

Please include your spouse's utility expenses as well on this page.

Electricity, heat, natural gas
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Water, sewer, garbage collection
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Telephone, cell phone, Internet, satellite, and cable services
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Other utilities
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Personal Expenses:

You added that your spouse is filing with you or your spouse is not filing with you, but you are not legally separated.

Please include your spouse's personal expenses as well on this page.

Food and housekeeping supplies
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Childcare and child education costs
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Clothing, laundry, and dry cleaning
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Personal care products and services
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Medical and dental expenses
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Transportation. Include gas, maintenance, bus or train fare. Do not include car payments
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Entertainment, clubs, recreation, newspapers, magazines, and books
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Charitable contributions and religious donations
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Alimony, Maintenance or Support (not already counted in Monthly Payroll Deductions):
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Insurance Expenses:

Do not include insurance deducted from your pay.

You added that your spouse is filing with you or your spouse is not filing with you, but you are not legally separated.

Please include your spouse's insurance expenses as well on this page.

Life insurance
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Health insurance
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Vehicle insurance
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Other insurance
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Less Common Expenses:

Do you have any of the following less common expenses:
  • Additional public transportation expense
  • Continued contributions to the care of a household or family member
  • Protection against family violence
  • Additional home energy costs
  • Educational expenses for dependent children who are younger than 18
  • Additional food and clothing expense
  • Continuing charitable contributions
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Additional public transportation expense:
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Continued contributions to the care of a household or family member:
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Protection against family violence:
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Additional home energy costs:
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Educational expenses for dependent children who are younger than 18:
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Additional food and clothing expense:
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Continuing charitable contributions:
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Would you like to compare your Chapter 13 payment plan estimate to other debt-relief options?
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Which of the following options would you like to compare estimates, and pros and cons of? Check all that apply
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Which of the following do you prefer?
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Would it be okay if we also sent you an email with your results and how to edit them in the future if you are not ready to take any actions?
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