Filing for bankruptcy is almost never a mark of shame. In reality, it's a legal tool designed to offer a fresh start to those facing overwhelming debt. Nevertheless, despite its benefits, many people tend to overlook bankruptcy due to the strong stigma traditionally...
Month: March 2024
3 steps for rebuilding credit after a bankruptcy discharge
People who file for bankruptcy know that doing so will negatively affect their credit for a time. Additionally, a personal bankruptcy filing leads to the closure of revolving lines of credit the same day that someone files. The average person's credit score takes a...
Can I file for bankruptcy again?
Debt comes in many forms. You may have built up a lot of credit card debt when you were younger. Maybe you took on student loans. Or, you could have suffered from an injury that caused massive amounts of medical debt, which could not be paid off because your injury...
2 reasons medical debt is cited in most bankruptcy cases
Medical debt is one of the top reasons for bankruptcy, and it shows up in most cases. It may not always be the primary cause or the only cause. Someone may have medical bills, student loans, credit card bills and a home mortgage, for example. But medical expenses are...