Start gathering all your financial information

Gather tax returns, pay stubs and account statements. Get a copy of your credit report and auto values. You may also want to save utility and household bills as well as track your usual expenditures. This will help as you work on financial issues. Do not think, however, that you must have all the financials in place to start your case.

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