Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Files for Bankruptcy
The economy has seen one of the greatest recessions of our time. Businesses, individuals and even entire cities have decided to file for bankruptcy protection to make it through this difficult time. That’s the reality that Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is now facing, as the city filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy earlier this month. The City of […]
Can a State file for Bankruptcy?
There’s been plenty of news lately about cities going bankrupt. First there was City Falls and now Harrisburg is headed towards bankruptcy, but these aren’t the only cities in trouble. In 2009 and 2010 alone, there have been 15 municipalities in the U.S. that have filed for bankruptcy. So what happens when these cities and […]
Bankruptcy Questions and Answers
Bankruptcy is happening more frequently in today’s economy, and should not be an act of any shame or guilt. Businesses and individuals choose to file for bankruptcy in an attempt to regain their financial futures, and rid themselves of financially devastating and overwhelming debt. It is often a good decision not only for you, but […]
Bankruptcy Defined
The laws of bankruptcy have changed over the past ten years. Although, even with the amendments made, bankruptcy is still simply defined as a tool to assist individuals and businesses overwhelmed by debt in having a government-backed solution. This process allows either a business or an individual to regain financial control of their life by […]
Bankruptcy Terms and Definitions – Part 1
Bankruptcy can be an intimidating process for many people, but like many things in life, fear comes from the unknown. By educating yourself, you will have a better understanding of the bankruptcy process and a greater control of your financial future. The following are some bankruptcy terms to become familiar with: Automatic Stay-An automatic stay […]
Bankruptcy Terms and Definitions – Part 2
Knowing your bankruptcy terminology is very important in understanding your legal proceedings. The following is a continued list from Bankruptcy Terms and Definitions-Part 1: Motion to Lift the Automatic Stay-A creditor’s request to take an action against a debtor or the debtor’s property that would otherwise be prohibited by the automatic stay. No-Asset Case-A […]
Filing For Bankruptcy And Your Financial Future
After choosing to file for bankruptcy there is much to be completed via the court system. Although, with a professional bankruptcy attorney this process can be quite simple, and will ease your stress one day at a time. So the next step after choosing to file for bankruptcy, and finding an experienced bankruptcy attorney, is […]
A Brief History on Bankruptcy
In Ancient Greece Bankruptcy did not exist. If a debtor could not repay the money he owed, then he, his family and his own servants were forced into “debt slavery” until the creditor recovered the losses through their physical labor. While “debt slavery” is far from the bankruptcy we know, the Greeks did begin to […]
The Dangers of Debt Consolidation
Debt consolidators can seem like the answer to all of your financial problems; they roll your loans into one payment, your terms are negotiated and your monthly payment is made more manageable than before. Unfortunately, the down side of debt consolidation is that it can be a poor choice for many individuals and can even […]
Celebrities Who’ve Filed for Bankruptcy
Celebrities seem to have it all; fame, fortune and extravagant lifestyles. Some celebrities, however, find themselves in financial troubles that they didn’t even see coming. With wealth comes responsibility, some celebrities spend more than they make while others have tragically entrusted their finances to an unreliable or untrustworthy individual. Either way, celebrities are no different […]