The Bankruptcy Discharge: Why It Is Important to Be Honest During Filing Procedures
Being honest during your bankruptcy can make the filing process easier to complete with increased chances of getting the outcome you want. For many debtors this includes bankruptcy discharge, eliminating or wiping out debt....
Filing Bankruptcy When You Become Employed Again
There are debtors who feel filing bankruptcy may not be necessary when they are unemployed. But as time goes by, you have been unable to repay debt obligations or you have no assets for...
3 Common Reasons Why a Personal Bankruptcy Is Filed
Each year roughly 1 million cases are filed in bankruptcy court. During 2012 it was estimated that hundreds of thousands of petitions filed included foreclosure, but this wasn't the prime reason why many filed....
4 Common Myths About Filing Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy has created stereotypical views of consumers who file for protection. While each situation is different, you should not let rumors, misconceptions, or false presumptions steer you from learning the facts about filing. There...
How Bankruptcy Can Be Used as a Financial Planning Tool
Filing for bankruptcy doesn't have to mean you've given up on your finances. You don't have to keep struggling in figuring out how you will meet necessary financial obligations month after month. Chapter 7...
Understanding the Bankruptcy Petition
What is a bankruptcy petition? This is known as a formal application that plays a significant role in how your financial situation is communicated and reviewed by the bankruptcy court. This is lengthy documentation...
IRA Accounts Can Be Protected In Bankruptcy Despite Limitations
One reason many consumers overlook the possibility of filing for bankruptcy is fear of losing retirements funds such as an IRA (Individual Retirement Account). While there may be limitations on how much of your...