{"id":35067,"date":"2025-04-30T11:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T15:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T11:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T15:40:42","slug":"what-are-non-dischargeable-debts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/what-are-non-dischargeable-debts","title":{"rendered":"What Are Non-Dischargeable Debts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"35067\" class=\"elementor elementor-35067\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60ace974 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60ace974\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12779a4c e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-hidden-mobile_extra e-flex e-con 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92f2ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d92f2ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b6235 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07b6235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span>Debt Resolution<\/span><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff0c746 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"ff0c746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e39701 e-con-full blog-post-v-meta e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e39701\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab0ff7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ab0ff7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Feb 4, 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0da9b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0da9b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&bull;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e2f415 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76e2f415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11 min<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ae5ee4b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ae5ee4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the 11-Word Phrase to Stop Debt Collectors?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"5707\" class=\"elementor elementor-5707 e-loop-item e-loop-item-9119 post-9119 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-debt-resolution tag-featured tag-form\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-765d732 e-con-full blog-post-card e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"765d732\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-debt-lawsuit-dismissed\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754d47d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"754d47d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfe12be elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7bfe12be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Judge-Dismissing-Debt-Lawsuit-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-11199\" alt=\"Judge Dismissing Debt Lawsuit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Judge-Dismissing-Debt-Lawsuit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Judge-Dismissing-Debt-Lawsuit-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Judge-Dismissing-Debt-Lawsuit.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab917a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab917a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c721395 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c721395\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92f2ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d92f2ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b6235 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07b6235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span>Debt Resolution<\/span><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff0c746 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"ff0c746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e39701 e-con-full blog-post-v-meta e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e39701\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab0ff7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ab0ff7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aug 14, 2025<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0da9b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0da9b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&bull;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e2f415 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76e2f415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10 min<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ae5ee4b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ae5ee4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get a Debt Lawsuit Dismissed<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"5707\" class=\"elementor elementor-5707 e-loop-item e-loop-item-13832 post-13832 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-annuity-purchasing tag-featured\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-765d732 e-con-full blog-post-card e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"765d732\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/when-should-i-start-taking-money-out-of-my-annuity\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754d47d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"754d47d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfe12be elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7bfe12be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon-of-man-about-to-break-piggy-bank.jpg-300x225.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-13833\" alt=\"man breaking piggy bank\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon-of-man-about-to-break-piggy-bank.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon-of-man-about-to-break-piggy-bank.jpg-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon-of-man-about-to-break-piggy-bank.jpg.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab917a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab917a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c721395 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c721395\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92f2ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d92f2ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b6235 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07b6235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span>Annuity Purchasing<\/span><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff0c746 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"ff0c746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e39701 e-con-full blog-post-v-meta e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e39701\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab0ff7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ab0ff7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Apr 3, 2024<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0da9b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0da9b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&bull;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e2f415 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76e2f415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 min<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ae5ee4b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ae5ee4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When Should I Start Taking Money Out of My Annuity?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"5707\" class=\"elementor elementor-5707 e-loop-item e-loop-item-12417 post-12417 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-debt-resolution tag-featured tag-form\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-765d732 e-con-full blog-post-card e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"765d732\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/can-i-still-use-my-credit-card-after-debt-consolidation\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754d47d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"754d47d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfe12be elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7bfe12be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/man-with-phone-and-credit-card-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-12418\" alt=\"man with phone and credit card\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/man-with-phone-and-credit-card-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/man-with-phone-and-credit-card-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/man-with-phone-and-credit-card-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/man-with-phone-and-credit-card-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/man-with-phone-and-credit-card-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab917a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab917a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c721395 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c721395\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92f2ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d92f2ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b6235 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07b6235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span>Debt Resolution<\/span><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff0c746 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"ff0c746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e39701 e-con-full blog-post-v-meta e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e39701\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab0ff7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ab0ff7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mar 20, 2024<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0da9b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0da9b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&bull;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e2f415 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76e2f415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 min<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ae5ee4b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ae5ee4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I Still Use My Credit Card after Debt Consolidation?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6051bd32 e-con-full blog-post-cta elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-hidden-tablet_extra elementor-hidden-mobile_extra e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6051bd32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-320d4bd1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"320d4bd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Earn a high-yield savings rate with JG Wentworth Debt Relief<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35884654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35884654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a 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financial challenges, many Americans turn to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/bankruptcy-a-complete-guide\">bankruptcy as a way to get a fresh start<\/a>. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/does-bankruptcy-clear-all-debt\">not all debts can be eliminated<\/a> through bankruptcy proceedings. These obligations, known as non-dischargeable debts, can persist even after bankruptcy, affecting consumers&rsquo; financial recovery and future prospects.<\/p><p>If you need to know what non-dischargeable debts are, which debts typically fall into this category, and how they impact regular consumers in various situations, read on&hellip;<\/p><h2>Non-dischargeable debts (in a nutshell)<\/h2><p>Non-dischargeable debts are financial obligations that cannot be eliminated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/how-much-debt-is-worth-filing-for-bankruptcy\">through bankruptcy proceedings<\/a>. While bankruptcy typically provides relief from many types of debt, certain obligations are protected by law and remain enforceable even after a bankruptcy discharge has been granted.<\/p><p>These special categories of debt are generally considered to have higher social importance or involve circumstances where allowing discharge would be contrary to public policy. Understanding which debts remain after bankruptcy is crucial for consumers considering this option for financial relief.<\/p><h3>1. Student loans<\/h3><p>Perhaps the most well-known category of non-dischargeable debt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/are-student-loans-unsecured-debt\">is student loans<\/a>. In most cases, student loans&mdash;whether federal or private&mdash;cannot be discharged in bankruptcy unless the borrower can prove &ldquo;undue hardship,&rdquo; a standard that is notoriously difficult to meet.<\/p><p>To demonstrate undue hardship, borrowers typically need to prove:<\/p><ul><li>They cannot maintain a minimal standard of living while repaying the loans.<\/li><li>Their financial situation is likely to persist for much of the repayment period.<\/li><li>They have made good-faith efforts to repay the loans.<\/li><\/ul><p>In practice, very few borrowers succeed in discharging student loans through bankruptcy, though recent court decisions have occasionally shown more leniency in certain extreme cases.<\/p><h3>2. Child support and alimony<\/h3><p>Domestic support obligations, including child support and alimony (spousal support), are universally non-dischargeable in bankruptcy. The reasoning is straightforward: these obligations represent essential support for dependents and former spouses, and public policy strongly favors ensuring that these responsibilities are fulfilled.<\/p><p>Even bankruptcy filing fees associated with attempting to discharge these obligations are generally non-dischargeable.<\/p><h3>3. Certain tax debts<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/does-tax-debt-expire\">Many tax obligations<\/a> survive bankruptcy, though the rules are complex and depend on several factors:<\/p><ul><li>Income taxes may be dischargeable if they meet specific criteria, including being at least three years old, filed at least two years before bankruptcy, and assessed at least 240 days before filing.<\/li><li>Trust fund taxes (like payroll taxes) are generally never dischargeable.<\/li><li>Property taxes less than one year old are typically non-dischargeable.<\/li><li>Tax liens often remain enforceable against property even if the underlying tax debt is discharged.<\/li><\/ul><p>The complexity of tax debt dischargeability means consumers should consult with a tax professional or bankruptcy attorney to understand their specific situation.<\/p><h3>4. Debts from fraud or misrepresentation<\/h3><p>Debts obtained through fraud, false pretenses, or false representations are typically non-dischargeable. This includes:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/should-you-file-for-bankruptcy-for-credit-card-debt\">Credit card charges<\/a> for luxury goods exceeding $800 made within 90 days of filing bankruptcy.<\/li><li>Cash advances exceeding $1,100 taken within 70 days of filing.<\/li><li>Debts where the consumer provided false information on a loan application.<\/li><li>Debts arising from embezzlement, larceny, or breach of fiduciary duty.<\/li><\/ul><p>Courts examine the circumstances surrounding these debts to determine whether they were incurred fraudulently and thus should survive bankruptcy.<\/p><h3>5. Government fines and penalties<\/h3><p>Most fines, penalties, and restitution ordered by government entities as punishment for violating laws remain enforceable after bankruptcy. These include:<\/p><ul><li>Criminal fines and restitution.<\/li><li>Civil penalties for violations of federal or state laws.<\/li><li>Traffic tickets and court costs.<\/li><li>Penalties for tax fraud or evasion.<\/li><\/ul><p>The non-dischargeability of these obligations reflects the principle that wrongdoers should not escape accountability through bankruptcy.<\/p><h3>6. Debts not listed in bankruptcy filings<\/h3><p>Debts that are not properly listed in bankruptcy paperwork may remain non-dischargeable simply because the court and creditors were not notified of their existence. 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In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, these debts must generally be paid in full through the repayment plan or they will remain due after the bankruptcy concludes.<\/p><p>After bankruptcy discharge, creditors holding non-dischargeable debts can resume collection activities, including:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/can-a-debt-collector-garnish-your-wages\">Wage garnishment<\/a> (subject to legal limits).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/can-a-debt-collector-take-money-out-of-your-bank-account\">Bank account levies<\/a>.<\/li><li>Property liens.<\/li><li>Regular billing and collection calls.<\/li><\/ul><p>This can significantly hamper a consumer&rsquo;s fresh start, as disposable income that could be used to rebuild finances must instead go toward paying persistent debts.<\/p><p><strong>Financial planning implications<\/strong><\/p><p>The existence of non-dischargeable debts changes the calculus of bankruptcy for many consumers. Someone with primarily dischargeable debts might benefit greatly from bankruptcy, while a person whose financial struggles stem mostly from student loans, recent taxes, or support obligations might gain little relief.<\/p><p>This reality requires careful financial planning, including:<\/p><ul><li>Prioritizing non-dischargeable debts when developing repayment strategies.<\/li><li>Exploring alternative relief programs for specific debts (like income-driven repayment for student loans).<\/li><li>Building emergency funds to prevent new debt while managing persistent obligations.<\/li><li>Seeking legal advice to determine which debts might be dischargeable under specific circumstances.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Exceptions and special circumstances<\/h2><p>While the general categories of non-dischargeable debt remain consistent, there are important exceptions and special circumstances that consumers should know about:<\/p><p><strong>Hardship provisions<\/strong><\/p><p>Some non-dischargeable debts have hardship provisions that allow discharge in extreme circumstances:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/how-to-apply-for-student-debt-forgiveness\">Student loans can be discharged<\/a> with proof of undue hardship.<\/li><li>Tax debts may become dischargeable after certain time periods pass.<\/li><li>Some pension-related obligations may be modified in cases of severe financial distress.<\/li><\/ul><p>These exceptions are generally narrow, but they provide potential relief in particularly difficult situations.<\/p><h2>Chapter 13 vs. Chapter 7 differences<\/h2><p>The type of bankruptcy filed can affect which debts remain after discharge:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/what-happens-to-debt-when-you-file-for-chapter-13-bankruptcy\">Chapter 13 bankruptcy<\/a> allows discharge of certain debts that would be non-dischargeable in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/how-much-debt-do-you-need-to-file-for-chapter-7-bankruptcy\">Chapter 7<\/a>, including some property settlement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/how-is-debt-divided-in-a-divorce\">obligations in divorce<\/a>.<\/li><li>Debts arising from willful and malicious injury might be treated differently between chapters.<\/li><li>Chapter 13&rsquo;s &ldquo;super discharge&rdquo; provisions were significantly limited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/109th-congress\/senate-bill\/256\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2005 bankruptcy reforms<\/a> but still offer some advantages for certain types of debt.<\/li><\/ul><p>Understanding these differences is crucial when deciding which bankruptcy chapter to pursue.<\/p><h2>Strategies for managing non-dischargeable debts<\/h2><p>Consumers facing non-dischargeable debts have several strategies available to manage these obligations effectively:<\/p><p><strong>Payment plans and settlements<\/strong><\/p><p>Many creditors holding non-dischargeable debts will work with consumers on reasonable payment plans or settlements, especially after bankruptcy eliminates competition from other creditors. Options include:<\/p><ul><li>Income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans.<\/li><li>Installment agreements for tax debts.<\/li><li>Negotiated settlements for certain penalties and fines.<\/li><li>Modified payment schedules for support obligations (though these typically require court approval).<\/li><\/ul><p>Proactively approaching creditors often yields better terms than waiting for collection actions.<\/p><p><strong>Rehabilitation programs<\/strong><\/p><p>Some types of non-dischargeable debt have formal rehabilitation programs:<\/p><ul><li>Defaulted federal student loans can be rehabilitated through nine consecutive, reasonable, and affordable monthly payments.<\/li><li>Certain tax obligations can be resolved through offer-in-compromise programs.<\/li><li>Some court-ordered obligations may have compliance programs that reduce financial penalties.<\/li><\/ul><p>These programs can improve terms and sometimes remove negative information from credit reports.<\/p><p><strong>Legal remedies and appeals<\/strong><\/p><p>In some cases, consumers may have legal remedies available:<\/p><ul><li>Requesting hardship discharge hearings for student loans.<\/li><li>Appealing tax assessments or penalties.<\/li><li>Seeking modification of support obligations due to changed circumstances.<\/li><li>Contesting the classification of debts as having been incurred fraudulently.<\/li><\/ul><p>While success is not guaranteed, these approaches can sometimes provide relief from otherwise non-dischargeable obligations.<\/p><h2>The bottom line<\/h2><p>Non-dischargeable debts represent a significant challenge for consumers seeking financial relief through bankruptcy. By understanding which obligations survive bankruptcy, consumers can make more informed decisions about their financial future.<\/p><p>For many, the best approach combines targeted legal strategies for addressing specific non-dischargeable debts with comprehensive financial planning that acknowledges these persistent obligations. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the 11-Word Phrase to Stop Debt Collectors?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebb83e elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"5ebb83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSounds like magic, right? Thankfully, there&rsquo;s no spell required. In this blog, we'll explore this phrase, its origins, how to use it, and what it means for your rights as a consumer....\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"2009\" class=\"elementor elementor-2009 e-loop-item e-loop-item-9119 post-9119 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-debt-resolution tag-featured tag-form\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e2468f e-con-full blog-post-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63e2468f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-debt-lawsuit-dismissed\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b694e78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b694e78\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b92bc70 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b92bc70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Judge-Dismissing-Debt-Lawsuit-qq6r0zkzb9qfif3wa14eo4xlx97ndatwpb4jnrc5ai.jpg\" title=\"Court of Law Trial in Session: Honorable Female Judge Pronouncing Sentence, striking Gavel. Focus on Mallet, Hammer. Cinematic Shot of Dramatic Not Guilty Verdict. Close-up Shot.\" alt=\"Judge Dismissing Debt Lawsuit\" loading=\"lazy\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9989779 e-con-full post-text e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9989779\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3b1d68 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3b1d68\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71fded65 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71fded65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span>Debt Resolution<\/span><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f334874 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f334874\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51481055 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51481055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aug 14, 2025<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2077109a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2077109a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&bull;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d01b46 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18d01b46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10 min<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a0dd5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"21a0dd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb7e76e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cb7e76e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get a Debt Lawsuit Dismissed<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebb83e elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"5ebb83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThere are several legitimate legal strategies that can lead to debt lawsuit dismissal. Let's take a look at the top 3....\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"2009\" class=\"elementor elementor-2009 e-loop-item e-loop-item-13832 post-13832 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-annuity-purchasing tag-featured\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e2468f e-con-full blog-post-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63e2468f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/when-should-i-start-taking-money-out-of-my-annuity\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b694e78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b694e78\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b92bc70 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b92bc70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Icon-of-man-about-to-break-piggy-bank.jpg-qpju7z5llu8mb1v4m2a7s2cg62adwlmqyjn1clgng8.webp\" title=\"Icon of man about to break piggy bank\" alt=\"man breaking piggy bank\" loading=\"lazy\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9989779 e-con-full post-text e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9989779\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3b1d68 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3b1d68\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71fded65 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71fded65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span>Annuity Purchasing<\/span><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f334874 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f334874\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51481055 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51481055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Apr 3, 2024<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2077109a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2077109a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&bull;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d01b46 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18d01b46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 min<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a0dd5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"21a0dd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb7e76e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cb7e76e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When Should I Start Taking Money Out of My Annuity?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebb83e elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"5ebb83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDiscover expert advice on when to start taking money out of your annuity with JG Wentworth. Learn about the best strategies for maximizing your retirement income and making informed financial decisions. Visit our page for...\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"2009\" class=\"elementor elementor-2009 e-loop-item e-loop-item-12417 post-12417 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-debt-resolution tag-featured tag-form\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e2468f e-con-full blog-post-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63e2468f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' href=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/resources\/can-i-still-use-my-credit-card-after-debt-consolidation\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b694e78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b694e78\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b92bc70 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b92bc70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jgwentworth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/man-with-phone-and-credit-card-qq6r34nqvonxyfzxryftclhemunqwhbwbwmd0g5vfo.jpg\" title=\"man with phone and credit card\" alt=\"man with phone and credit card\" loading=\"lazy\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9989779 e-con-full post-text e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9989779\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3b1d68 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3b1d68\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71fded65 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71fded65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span>Debt Resolution<\/span><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f334874 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f334874\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51481055 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51481055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mar 20, 2024<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2077109a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2077109a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">&bull;<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d01b46 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18d01b46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 min<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a0dd5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"21a0dd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb7e76e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cb7e76e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I Still Use My Credit Card after Debt Consolidation?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebb83e elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"5ebb83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCan you use your credit card after debt consolidation? Learn about the implications, benefits, and strategies for responsible credit card use post-consolidation to maintain financial health....\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f26e86b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f26e86b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8066f85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"8066f85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"28403\" class=\"elementor elementor-28403\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4014206 e-con-full e-con-jgw-boxed e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4014206\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49acd110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49acd110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><i>* Program length varies depending on individual situation. Programs are between 24 and 60 months in length. Clients who are able to stay with the program and get all their debt settled realize approximate savings of 43% before our 25% program fee. This is a Debt resolution program provided by JGW Debt Settlement, LLC (&ldquo;JGW&rdquo; of &ldquo;Us&rdquo;)). JGW offers this program in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NM, NV, NY, NC, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, DC, and WI. If a consumer residing in CT, GA, HI, IL, KS, ME, NH, NJ, OH, RI, SC and VT contacts Us we may connect them with a law firm that provides debt resolution services in their state. JGW is licensed\/registered to provide debt resolution services in states where licensing\/registration is required.<\/i><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><i>Debt resolution program results will vary by individual situation. As such, debt resolution services are not appropriate for everyone. Not all debts are eligible for enrollment. Not all individuals who enroll complete our program for various reasons, including their ability to save sufficient funds. Savings resulting from successful negotiations may result in tax consequences, please consult with a tax professional regarding these consequences. The use of the debt settlement services and the failure to make payments to creditors: (1) Will likely adversely affect your creditworthiness (credit rating\/credit score) and make it harder to obtain credit; (2) May result in your being subject to collections or being sued by creditors or debt collectors; and (3) May increase the amount of money you owe due to the accrual of fees and interest by creditors or debt collectors. Failure to pay your monthly bills in a timely manner will result in increased balances and will harm your credit rating. Not all creditors will agree to reduce principal balance, and they may pursue collection, including lawsuits. 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