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Top Causes of Bankruptcy

This post is the first in a series about the most common causes of personal bankruptcy. The stereotype of a person who declares bankruptcy is generally not flattering. Often they are depicted as...

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Dealing with Financial Mistakes in a Tough Economy

When thrown into the depths of financial hardship you simplify your life as much as possible. You cut corners on all of your spending; you pinch your pennies as hard as possible and even cut coupons...

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Can Taxes be Discharged in Bankruptcy?

If you have oppressive tax debt that is only metastasizing larger, like a cancer, because of interest and penalties assessed by the IRS, you may have abandoned all hope that you will ever be rid of...

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Top 10 Bankruptcy Do’s and Don’ts for Those C...

If you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy relief, you need not be afraid of the bankruptcy process.   However, the filing of a bankruptcy should not be perceived as being "easy."  In short,...

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What is Bankruptcy?

The word “bankruptcy” has roots from two words found in ancient Latin; “bancus” which translates to “bench,” and “ruptus,” which can be interpreted as “break” or “shattered.”...

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Financial Dysfunction and Fun Have Never Gone Together

The phrase “Let’s put the fun back into dysfunctional!” has become famous over the years. It can be found on coffee mugs, bumper stickers, magnets and more. The one place it can’t be found is...

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Sometimes Bad Things Happen to Good People

Few things in life can be as embarrassing as having to admit that you need to declare bankruptcy.  Maybe you associate bankruptcy with some sort of failure: be it a financial or even moral...

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