Posts tagged: Bankruptcy

7 Steps to a Fresh Start After Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is one option to consider in order giving yourself a “fresh start,” when you have more debts than you have assets. There are in fact many types of bankruptcy provided under the law but the most common is Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which is also known as liquidation.

When filing under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, all [...]

Wednesday July 29th, 2009 in , , , , , | No Comments »

Bankruptcy in Connecticut

Though the Connecticut economy has weathered the national financial crisis better than most parts of the country, residents have become increasingly worried about carrying unhealthy amounts of consumer debts in such uncertain times. In the face of ever spiraling credit card balances, too many Connecticut borrowers we have spoken with see no other option beyond [...]

Monday July 20th, 2009 in , , | No Comments »

Consumer Education is Key When Considering Bankruptcy

Only a few short years ago, it used to be fairly easy to file bankruptcy, almost as easy as it is in the board game of Monopoly, where the ramifications of doing so were about the same as in Monopoly. But it was determined that so many people were taking advantage of bankruptcy to [...]

Friday July 17th, 2009 in , , , , | No Comments »

Get the Straight Facts About Bankruptcy Law

There used to be a time not that many years ago where one could file for bankruptcy at the drop of a hat, just because they wanted to. In the majority of cases, there did not even need to be a real financial need to do so, but with the very lax bankruptcy laws in [...]

Sunday July 5th, 2009 in , , , , | No Comments »

The Truth About Bankruptcy

 

As more and more Americans fall victim to rising bills and a slowing economy, a good number of ordinary citizens have been forced to investigate bankruptcy as a final solution to mounting debt-loads. Nearly two million of us went bankrupt last year and the number continues to climb. For consumers who’ve never before fallen behind [...]

Saturday June 20th, 2009 in , , , | No Comments »

First Steps To Understanding The Bankruptcy Code

Becoming bankrupt is not something that many people think about. There are occasions when this will happen and these individuals will need to file for bankruptcy. The assorted chapters of bankruptcy like chapter 13, and chapter 11 are taken from the bankruptcy code. This code was established by the US congress.

Believe it or not, [...]

Monday June 15th, 2009 in , , , , , | No Comments »

How to Get Free From Debt Without the Shackles of Bankruptcy

If you’re like most American’s you are doing your best to avoid new debt and pay down old debt.  However, some people are being crushed by intense credit card debt, medical bills and other forms of unsecured debt.  Many individuals are considering bankruptcy, but they don’t understand the real impact bankruptcy can have on their [...]

Friday June 5th, 2009 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy

A recessed economy and bursting of the real estate bubble have pushed borrowers to the point where they can no longer keep up with payments on their credit cards and consumer debt. For those searching for solutions, the decision often comes down to choosing between a variety of debt relief options. The options include debt [...]

Saturday May 30th, 2009 in , , , | No Comments »

Common Bankruptcy Myths Debunked

 The average American knows very little about bankruptcy. Most people probably understand very generally that a bankruptcy can serve to eliminate debt and offer a ‘fresh start’ – but often know very little beyond this basic concept. Some of the information you might have heard is correct, but much of it is not. Misconceptions have [...]

Saturday May 30th, 2009 in , , , , | No Comments »

United States Bankruptcy Courts

Preparing to file bankruptcy will require you getting your documentation and statements showing proof of income and expenses together. The bankruptcy judge will require this information before making his or her decision of which debts will be discharged. He’ll also use the information to see what type of bankruptcy you’ll be most qualified for and [...]

Tuesday May 26th, 2009 in , , , , | No Comments »