LA Dodgers File for Bankruptcy
The current recession has taken its toll on many families and businesses, forcing thousands to file for bankruptcy. Why, then is it so surprising that a professional baseball team could find itself in a similar financial crisis? Many people were shocked to find that the Los Angeles Dodgers are entering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top Three Signs You Should Consider Filing For Bankruptcy
Considering the idea that you may have to file for bankruptcy is not an easy topic to contemplate. An individual should never be ashamed of wanting to clean up their financial past and present; ready to do what it takes to move forward. So how do you know when you should consider filing for bankruptcy? […]
Discharged Student Loans and Bankruptcy
One of the largest sums of money any under-graduate or post-graduate has to consider is that of their ongoing student loan payments. Whether the payments include a fixed or variable interest rate and/or a monthly or annual fee, the payments can get to be quite high. It is often the case that when an individual […]
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 […]
Can I Keep My Home If I File Bankruptcy?
If you own a house, you have probably put quite a bit of time and effort into keeping it fixed up. First, you looked for just the right house in just the right area for your family. You have decorated and worked to make it your own special home. However, you may have recently fallen […]
I’m a Renter. Will Bankruptcy Cause Me to Be Evicted?
The job market is very volatile right now, with the unemployment rate as high as it has been in a long time. That combined with the crash of the housing market has made it very difficult for many families to afford their mortgages as they owe much more on their home than it is actually […]
Learning to Budget your Expenses
With the economy in decline many Americans have found themselves discouraged with their finances. Slipping into debt can be stressful, but you can turn your situation around. Learning how to budget effectively can help you take control of your financial future. Most people fall into debt because they live “beyond their means”, basically spending money […]
