While individuals and businesses discuss the options presented by Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 11 provides debtors opportunities to restructure their payment plans that the other options won’t provide....
Stockton, California has officially become the first major city in the United States to file for bankruptcy. On the first of April, a federal judge ruled that Stockton is eligible for financial protection through bankruptcy....
Tips for Avoiding Debt in College
Since student loans are the only type of debt that cannot be discharged through a bankruptcy, it’s important for college students to learn how they can minimize their debts. By avoiding debt, students are laying the...
Missing a payment or overwhelming your credit card with charges are obvious ways to hurt your credit score, but there are some surprising credit score factors as well. Whether you’re looking to improve your credit or are...
Bankruptcy Review For April 5, 2013
This week in bankruptcy news: Stockton, California is granted permission to stay under Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection and Actor Kevin Costner is sued in bankruptcy court when he attempts to collect payment from a film...