Do not buy into the idea that bankruptcy only happens to those who make poor financial decisions. This is a common myth, and it’s the reason a lot of people feel ashamed to even file bankruptcy -- or, at least, to tell people about it. They feel like it is an...

One of the concerns that many people have when considering filing for bankruptcy is whether their employer (or potential employers) will know about it. In most cases, they won’t unless you tell them. People who file for bankruptcy have protections under both the...

People fall on tough times financially often through no personal fault of their own. They might get into a car crash, get hurt at work or get laid off because their employer has financial issues.  When your debt level is too high for your current household income, you...