Why People are Filing Bankruptcy

If you are considering filing bankruptcy, you may be nervous that others will think you just went out and had a shopping spree at the mall and then decided to not pay your credit cards. For the majority of people filing bankruptcy, that scenario couldn’t be further...
Debt Problems – How Do You Know?

Debt Problems – How Do You Know?

How does one know if they have debt problems? Basically, there are two signs – the obvious signs and not-so-obvious. Obvious Signs of Debt Problems The obvious signs of debt problems are when you are starting to miss payments. You don’t have enough money to pay your...
Who Goes to the Bankruptcy Court?

Who Goes to the Bankruptcy Court?

You ever wonder about who files in the bankruptcy court to get out of debt.  We tend to think it’s people with very little money.  However, a few years ago, a widow found herself in bankrupty court due to her late husband’s business dealings. The assets that...
Get a Fresh Start from Your Debt

Get a Fresh Start from Your Debt

Getting a fresh start is a term of art used for filing bankruptcy.   A fresh start is an opportunity to start over without prejudice.  Basically, bankruptcy gets you out of debt and allows you to rebuild your credit.  Here are the top 5 reasons why bankruptcy can help...
Debt Problem? When do you know you have one?

Debt Problem? When do you know you have one?

How does one know if they have a debt problem?  There a lots of articles about the nation suffering from too much debt.  However, very little information for consumers.  Thus, to help you, there are two signs – the obvious signs and not-so-obvious. Obvious Signs of a...