Bankruptcy

When you think of the word “bankruptcy,” what do you imagine? Do you think about people who are struggling and who then lose everything? Do you imagine a future where you don’t have bills and can actually relax? Bankruptcy means different things to people based on...

In today's society and culture, we have materialistic expectations for ourselves and others. This can often be toxic -- we may, for example, feel that we need to own certain brands of technology, clothing and cars so that we can send a message to others of our status....

Many people struggle with tax debts. Whether it’s because they had to use their savings toward necessities or because they underpaid and received a surprise bill from the Internal Revenue Service, those debts may feel overwhelming. Some people may already be...

Many people who file for bankruptcy only need to do so once to get their finances back on track. Yet, after your case’s discharge, you might have experienced personal difficulties that have continued to affect your financial health. Or, your previous bankruptcy might...

Many people across the country find themselves struggling financially at one time or another. Whether it’s an expensive medical bill or falling behind on your credit card payments, debt is not uncommon and asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. If you are...

If you owe more than you own, there is a chance consumer bankruptcy could be of assistance. According to an estimate from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, this represents around 14% of all U.S. households. Yet fewer than 1% of American households file for...

Before the recession hit, many college graduates had difficulty managing their student loan debt. Now that the job market has become more turbulent, some recent – and not-so-recent – graduates have no way of repaying this debt in the foreseeable future. If you are...