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How to Talk To Your Kids about Bankruptcy
When you have children, filing for bankruptcy is a family experience. But how do you talk to your kids about bankruptcy and not scare or overburden them? Below are a few tips: Preschool If your...
How Does Bankruptcy Affect My Non-Filing Spouse?
Filing for bankruptcy without your spouse could have an impact on them depending on your bankruptcy strategy and the laws of your state. Below are a few ways that bankruptcy could impact your...
How Milton Hershey’s Bankruptcy Helped Build a Chocolate Empire
Milton S. Hershey was raised in a Mennonite family and moved often which meant that he only had a 4th grade education. But a lack of formal education didn’t stop him, in his teens he studied as an...
Henry Ford’s Bankruptcies Offer Lessons in Persistence
We’ve all heard of his name—the great automobile innovator and entrepreneur, Henry Ford. What a lot of people don’t know is that before he became famous for his automobile and $5 workday, Henry...
Hounded By Creditors, Abraham Lincoln Sought Bankruptcy
Some of the most successful and famous people in the world have filed bankruptcy. So if you’re looking to discharge your debts, you’re not alone, you’re joining prestigious people like Abraham...
Walt Disney: Bankruptcy Served As Stepping Stone for Disney Legacy
Walt Disney is one of the most well known brands in the world. But Walt Disney, the man, was once just a struggling filmmaker who was forced to file bankruptcy. Walt Disney—filmmaker,...
How Do Bankruptcy and Debt Solutions Affect My Credit?
Filing bankruptcy or settling debt impacts your credit. How your credit is impacted and for how long can change depending on your situation. Let’s take a look at some of the ways your credit is...
How Much Does It Cost To File Bankruptcy?
When considering bankruptcy, quite naturally most debtors are worried about the costs of filing. So let’s take a look at the most common costs you may face when filing bankruptcy. Filing...
The Pros and Cons of Filing a Joint vs. Individual Bankruptcy
If you’re married and considering bankruptcy, you must decide whether you want to file a joint or individual bankruptcy. Before you can make the right decision, you’ll need to understand the...
When Can The Court Deny My Bankruptcy Discharge?
Filing bankruptcy results in a discharge of unsecured debt for most bankruptcy filers. However, sometimes a debtor’s bankruptcy discharge is denied by the court. In those rare cases, the debtor...