Social media and the mainstream press have been buzzing recently about rapper 50 Cent and his Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. If you’ve read any of the news coverage, or followed... read more →
Filing for bankruptcy is a drastic measure but sometimes you don’t have any other choice. Bankruptcy information stays on your credit report for up to 10 years. Bankruptcy is a legal way to discharge your debts, but filing bankruptcy will have the most negative effect on your credit score. It’s always in your best interest to make sure that information about the filing are reported to the credit bureaus correctly.
A subscriber to AskTheMoneyCoach.com is getting married, but recently filed for bankruptcy. The person wants to know how her bankruptcy will impact her future spouse's credit report. According to recent... read more →
If you’re having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments and think you might be headed for foreclosure, there are still some things you can do to ameliorate the... read more →
Sometimes, people who intend to file for bankruptcy protection have a change of heart once it’s done, or once they pay to have a bankruptcy initiated. According to a bankruptcy... read more →
According to recent data from the American Bankruptcy Institute, there were 1.2 million personal bankruptcy filings in the United States in 2012. If it’s increasingly difficult for you to... read more →
Approximately 1.2 million Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2012 and more than 1 million more individuals are expected to go bankrupt in 2013. Continued layoffs, foreclosures, rising healthcare costs... read more →
Bankruptcy isn't a step that should be taken lightly. But sometimes, it's a necessity that simply can't be avoided. If you're overwhelmed by enormous credit card debts you can never... read more →
When the debt load you’re carrying is simply too much to bear, you might have considered filing for bankruptcy protection. Filing for bankruptcy has become increasingly common the past three... read more →
Filing for bankruptcy can be one of the most stressful financial events you will ever experience. Bankruptcy may not only take its toll on your credit rating, but also on... read more →
Q: I filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in January 2008. I just paid it off and should be receiving my discharge soon, but I checked my credit report and there... read more →
We’ve all seen and heard them: the TV ads and the radio commercial promises touting bankruptcy as a “fresh start” to help you get rid of overwhelming bills. While it’s... read more →
If you’re filing for bankruptcy to get some relief from creditors and get your financial situation back on track, you may have wondered what happens to personal assets like your... read more →
When you have taken the step to file for bankruptcy and are struggling to make ends meet, you may have wondered if your home will soon go into foreclosure. If... read more →
Many people who are filing for bankruptcy wonder if they are able to have back owed income taxes discharged during the bankruptcy process. The short answer is: Maybe. The type... read more →
If the effects of the recession are still taking their toll on your finances, you may have declaring... read more →
