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....
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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...
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...
The Right Way To File Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy process is not one that people enter lightly, yet so many people fail to seek the counsel of an experienced attorney first. With so much on the line, it is important to see just how valuable your Dallas...
With student loans from federal and private lenders topping a whopping $1 trillion nationwide, many are asking why there isn’t any form of relief for student loan debt. Unlike credit cards, mortgages, and owed taxes, there...