Bankruptcy

Most people have some amount of debt to deal with on a constant basis. After all, many people shop online and use credit cards to make the majority of their purchases. Credit card debt in the United States is over $1 trillion cumulatively. A small amount of debt may...

Credit cards can be very useful. They can allow you to make purchases without your bank balance taking an immediate hit. Nonetheless, there are some potential drawbacks to using credit cards, and they can be a significant source of debt. Here are a few tips that may...

Filing for bankruptcy is a significant financial decision that requires careful consideration and planning. While it can provide relief from overwhelming debt, there are common mistakes that individuals should avoid to better ensure a smoother process and a better...

Bankruptcy can be a welcome relief when you are struggling with debt. If you have filed for bankruptcy before, and you are caught up in debt again, you might be wondering if you can walk down this road again. The simple answer is, YES, you can file for bankruptcy more...

Are you struggling under a mountain of debt? If so, filing for bankruptcy can help you manage, reduce or eliminate your debt and potentially help you regain financial stability. However, before you proceed, you should know that there are certain bankruptcy...

Knowing when to file for bankruptcy can make a significant difference in your financial recovery if you are financially overwhelmed by debts and other financial obligations. Filing too early may mean missing out on alternative solutions or debt negotiation...

You probably understand some of what it takes to complete a bankruptcy, such as filing legal documents and gathering paperwork. However, there is much more to learn about the process. The more you know about consumer bankruptcy (chapters 7 and 13), the smoother your...

If you are up to your eyeballs in debt, there’s a fair chance you feel pretty bad about it. You might have grown up to believe that being in debt is a bad thing and that somehow you have failed if you can no longer pay. If some of your debt occurred due to credit card...

The financial cost of being diagnosed with cancer is going to depend, to some degree, and the type of cancer that the doctor finds. For example, minor skin cancer may just take a few meetings with a dermatologist to get it surgically removed. Significant lung cancer...

There’s really no shame in being in debt. Life is hard, and it only takes one or two missed paychecks or a single medical crisis for the debts to pile up. Just the same, many people dislike the idea that “everybody will find out” about their financial troubles, and...