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Small business owners can benefit from bankruptcy in a number of ways. Aside from using this powerful financial tool to help eliminate business debt, you can get legal assistance in restructuring or reorganizing your financial obligations. This may help you gain more control over business finances while remaining in business. There are a few aspects [...]
Some people may wonder if there is a specific time you should file for bankruptcy protection. Better yet, is there a good time to begin the filing process? In most cases, it depends on personal circumstances in your situation. Each person has different needs and this makes each case unique. Most who file are seeking [...]
Distinguishing differences between Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be just the beginning in understanding which chapter will provide the best solution for your situation. Even if you meet qualifications to file Chapter 7, it may be more beneficial for you to file Chapter 13. In other words, you may give yourself more [...]
Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for September 05, 2012 San Bernardino bankruptcy ruling is a blow to CalPERS Ex-Arkansas coach discharged of debt in bankruptcy deal Suits spur diocese to file for bankruptcy 
Many who have a health savings account (HSA) or a medical savings account (MSA) may wonder whether such funds can be protected in bankruptcy. In many cases it depends on where you live and if the state offers protection for these types of funds. This can be an interesting question for debtor as it also [...]
One of the reasons why debtors seek bankruptcy protection is to stop harassing collection attempts from creditors. While anyone should not be subject to such abusive measures, debtors have rights you need to know in order to protect yourself, even before you decide to file for legal protection. There are a number of debt collection [...]
Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for September 03, 2013 Kodak bankruptcy likely comes to end today Former state GOP Chair Tony Sutton files for bankruptcy Bankruptcy stalls Red Arrow eviction 
Being “bankrupt” and not being able to pay your debts should be considered two different situations. You often hear people throw around the term or expression of going “bankrupt” when they file bankruptcy protection. Yet, it may not necessarily mean you can’t pay what you owe. When a consumer is considered insolvent they may be [...]
The Center for American Progress (CAP) released a report that suggests Congress should reclassify how student loan debt is discharged in bankruptcy. The report encourages Congress to review laws for both private and federal loans and how they could be handled in bankruptcy. Currently, student loan debt is almost impossible to discharge and it has [...]Bankruptcy News for You
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