Posts Tagged ‘Bankruptcy’

Student Loans Stick – Even in Bankruptcy

The misfortunes that brought schoolteachers Devin and Sarah Stang and their four young children to bankruptcy and the loss of their house and a car, in the process were their own unique story. They bought the house at just the wrong time. There were heavy medical expenses when, at five months pregnant, she delivered stillborn [...]

Bankruptcy No Longer a “Get Out of Jail Free” Card

When you are in the choking hands of debt, bankruptcy often seems like the only way out. The solution some people turn to when they are in financial holes, bankruptcy is, in reality, not an easy fix and should not be considered lightly. Bankruptcy is a financially and emotionally draining life decision that will affect [...]

Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know

Filing personal bankruptcy is becoming more common, especially in this tough economy. Some of the stigma associated with bankruptcy has disappeared over time. People use it to wipe out debts, stave off foreclosure or just start over. Still, while it’s nothing to be ashamed of if you feel it’s your best option, you need to [...]

Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know

Filing personal bankruptcy is becoming more common, especially in this tough economy. Some of the stigma associated with bankruptcy has disappeared over time. People use it to wipe out debts, stave off foreclosure or just start over. Still, while it’s nothing to be ashamed of if you feel it’s your best option, you need to [...]

Should You File Bankruptcy Yourself

Should you file for bankruptcy yourself? When pondering the question some point to the old saying, “he who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer.” Some online companies that offer legal advice make it sound as though filing for bankruptcy is as simple as filling out forms. Someone might want to ask someone from [...]