If you are struggling to pay outstanding medical, credit card or other bills, you may feel powerless over your financial situation. Still, there are a few debt-relief options that may allow you to regain control. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of these. With Chapter 7...
Most American adults have at least one credit card. If you count yourself among them, you may find your balance creeping up each month despite your good intentions. You are not alone in feeling like your credit card debt is spiraling out of control. Many people accrue...
Many people have understandable fears about filing for bankruptcy. However, those fears are often based on misinformation. These are five of the most common myths about bankruptcy. 1. You will not be able to get credit Your credit score may take a significant hit when...
You may be holding off on filing bankruptcy because you fear losing your home. The fact is, bankruptcy is actually one of the best ways to protect your home. Personal bankruptcy creates a legal barrier between your home and your creditors. According to Culture Map,...
Bankruptcy for many is a last-ditch effort to get out of debt. When there are more bills in a month than income, it is impossible to pay everything due. Bankruptcy is a way for a person who is in financial trouble to get a fresh start. It is a court process that...
Declaring bankruptcy does not necessarily mean that you will have to forfeit the property that you value most such as your home or your car. In fact, bankruptcy can help you keep your property. Your ability to preserve assets may depend on the type of bankruptcy that...
There should be more to life than the constant struggle to make ends meet. If you feel like you are living from paycheck to paycheck, you are far from alone. In fact, the average American has more than $90,000 in debt. Fortunately, with a bankruptcy filing, you may...