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Bankruptcy File and How it Affects Your Credit Score

An overview of what happens when you file for bankruptcy protection. read more »
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Does Knowing Someone’s Financial Situation Affect How We Think of Them

Why do we allow ourselves to be influenced by people's financial situation? read more »
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Feeling Like You Are Bankrupt, Is Different Than Actually Being Bankrupt

This is my comment response on the issue of Bankruptcy. read more »
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Infamous Corporate Bankruptcies

A look back at infamous corporate bankruptcies of Lehman Brothers, Wordlcom, Enron, Texaco, Refco, Global Crossing and United Airlines. read more »
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Who Is Filing Bankruptcy? (Infographic)

Who is filing bankruptcy? In 2008, more than 1 million filed for bankruptcy protection. This sharp graphic takes a close look at the demographics beh[...] read more »
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Why a Recession is the Perfect Time to Start a Business

Recessions are frequently associated with bankruptcy, layoffs and business failures. For seemingly the entire duration, we are fed a steady diet of r[...] read more »
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When To Consider Filing For Bankruptcy

There are many people who have been feeling overwhelmed by the burden of their high credit load. If you are feeling like you’ll never be able to pay [...] read more »
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Reader Question: How Can I Rebuild My Credit After Bankruptcy?

Steps you can take to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy. read more »
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Reduce Your Mortgage In a Single Asset Bankruptcy

With the collapse of the economy and the resulting decline in real estate values, be it homes or commercial real estate, the Bankruptcy Code offers s[...] read more »
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View Your States Bankruptcy History (clickable map)

Here is a cool interactive map that shows state-by-state statistics for bankruptcy cases.
Simply click on a state and see the number of bankruptcy f[...] read more »
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How To Declare Bankruptcy And Not Lose Your Home Equity

You can hold on to your home equity even if you are going to declare bankruptcy. While not complicated, it's important to be aware of these simple [...] read more »
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Bankruptcy – What it is, When it’s Used, and How it Works – Adapted from Debt Free for Life

Ever wonder what bankruptcy really is? See the answer to the question as well as who it's for, and when you should consider it. This is adapted from[...] read more »
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How To Avoid Bankruptcy With A Consumer Proposal

Filing a consumer proposal is an option you should consider before bankruptcy. read more »
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Different Types of Bankruptcy-One Chapter at a Time

Learn about the different types of bankruptcy. read more »
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General Motors to report a quarterly profit next week

Steven Rattner, the former head of President Barack Obama’s automotive task force, said General Motors Co. will report a quarterly profit outside of [...] read more »
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