In a sign that could further suggest the economy is indeed in better shape, the American Bankruptcy Institute recently reported that bankruptcy filings totaled 629,570 during January to September of this year. These numbers represent a decrease of just over ten...
Not too long ago we briefly touched on student loans and the Obama administration’s seemingly ongoing discussions to try and address the problems associated with students loan payments and bankruptcy. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education released a...
There are a lot of negative connotations associated with bankruptcy and because it’s a touchy subject, many who are facing bankruptcy don’t take the time to explore fully what it’s all about, what it means, and the aspects of it that are not true. To...
An important thing to remember if you’re facing bankruptcy is that it does not mean you have failed, that’s not its intended purpose. Instead, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is allowing you or your business to start anew and rebuild. It’s not unusual for...
With the start of college, many young individuals will be getting their first taste of potentially being on their own and the costs involved in attending a school of higher education. For the average person, this involves dealing with a major aspect of going to just...
