Convenience Comes with a Price

Bankruptcy filings are on the rise nationwide.  Every state has shown an increase in bankruptcy filings over the past year.  However, the down economy is not only forcing individuals and families to seek financial protection through filing bankruptcy.  Some major companies with “household names” are seeking bankruptcy protection as well. Read the rest of this entry…

Did the 2005 Bankruptcy Laws Changes Work?

The 2005 change in the bankruptcy laws was supposed to slow down the rate at which people file for bankruptcy.  It may have temporarily worked but as the numbers point out, bankruptcy filings are again racing towards an all-time high.

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