Bankruptcy
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.
Impact of Bankruptcy on Your Spouse
Q: My wife filed for bankruptcy before we were married. Can my income be included in her bankruptcy filing? What is...
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How To Avoid a Second Bankruptcy
Q: I filed for bankruptcy in 2003. I really don’t want to file again, but I need to get rid...
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Which Bills Should I Pay Before Filing Bankruptcy?
Q: I want to file for bankruptcy this year. Should I pay off the small bills that I can afford...
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5 Things to Know about Filing Bankruptcy
The number of people filing for personal bankruptcy was up 36.5% in the first half of 2009 from the same...
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