Managing Your Money

Ever wonder the basics of micro-managing your finances? What about those things called low interest rate credit cards? Learn if they're a good idea or not, plus smart budgeting tips.

Utah, the Nation's Bankruptcy Capital

Family-friendly Utah, with a diverse workforce and a historically strong work ethic, has the Nation’s highest bankruptcy rate. What’s the story?

Bankruptcy Your Best Bet?

Bankruptcy affects over 2 million people every year. However, there are often better alternatives to getting a financial fresh start.

New Bankruptcy Law - Where's the Consumer Protection?

The title of the recently passed bankruptcy law promises consumer protection. In actuality, it offers little, if any, protection at all for consumers.

Bankruptcy Reform: Designed to Protect Big Business

Bankruptcy reform supporters argue that debtors who are seeking relief through bankruptcy are either willfully gaming the nation's bankruptcy system, or they are extravagant squanderers who should pay at least a portion of their bills if they are able to. In fact, about half of the bankruptcy claims filed are attributed to medical costs. This false argument hides the truth in its shadow: Big business groups have lobbied heavily for years to elect politicians sympathetic to their cause and reform the bankruptcy system for their benefit...

Bankruptcy: What To Expect If You File For Bankruptcy

Thinking about declaring bankruptcy? There are some things you need to expect, none of which is much fun. This article explains what to expect when you file and offers some good news: No matter what you might have been told, you can get a loan after declaring bankruptcy to help you get back on your financial feet ...

What You Should Know About Bankruptcy

Filing bankruptcy is not only a last resort legal action; it is also a very complicated legal action that definitely needs the expertise of a lawyer. When thinking about bankruptcy, you first need to decide if bankruptcy is right for you. If it is, then you need the help of an attorney to decide which type of bankruptcy is required for your particular situation.

Payday Loans or Cash Advance Loans - Useful After a Bankruptcy

If you have recently filed bankruptcy but are in need of a quick loan, a payday or cash advance loan may be your best option.

New Bankruptcy Laws

There is a new bankruptcy law that has come forth recently and it will change the way we bankrupt ourselves forever.

Filing Bankruptcy - Credit After Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy has and will continue to be the only option for some individuals when it comes to dealing with the burdens of their indebtedness. So what about life after bankruptcy? In this article I have compiled a few suggestions, which if applied, can greatly contribute to the recovery of filing for bankruptcy protection.

Available Bankruptcy Options

The laws regarding bankruptcy have changed recently, but there are still options available to you if your debt has grown out of control and you have found yourself unable to repay them.

Using an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)

More and more people have trouble with debt. Many of them may never be able to pay their bills. IVA is one manner used in order to solve the situation.

New Bankruptcy Law - How Filers Will Be Affected

Americans can no longer file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, as a means to becoming debt-free. The new bankruptcy law imposes restrictions on, who is eligible and what debts are dischargeable.