Consumer Bankruptcy

Any number of things can contribute to overwhelming debt that leads people to file for bankruptcy. Medical bills are often a factor. So are credit card bills, student loans and just the cost of living exceeding income.  What if part of the reason you’re underwater is...

You’ve done everything you can to repay your debts -- but it hasn’t worked. You’ve crunched the numbers and you don’t see how you’ll ever climb out of your debt. Just the same, you’re worried about the effect bankruptcy will have on your credit and your future, so how...

When you can no longer pay your debts, bankruptcy offers you a solution to escape those debts. Those you owe money may not be so enthralled with your decision to file. Does that mean you need to worry about a creditor trying to block your bankruptcy filing? Creditors...

Financing a vehicle can be easier than financing other purchases because the vehicle serves as collateral for the loan. Even if you don't have much of a down payment, lenders may be willing to work with you because they know they can always take the vehicle back if...

Being served with notice of a creditor lawsuit can be a shock. While you were likely aware of your mounting debt and collection attempts, being sued by the debt collector may have been the last thing you expected to happen. What can you do when someone that you owe...