It's a horrible thing to be buried in debt. Emotionally, you may move between powerlessness, hopelessness, anger, resentment, panic and a host of other miserable states. If you feel stuck in major debt because of a divorce, a job loss, a medical event, a business...
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Filing for bankruptcy: What will my friends think?
Financial struggles can carry an embarrassing stigma that most of us would like to avoid. To some people, filing for bankruptcy is a horrifying idea that would make them look bad and seem irresponsible or weak in the eyes of their friends; to others, the difficulty is...
Your worst fears about bankruptcy: Are they based on reality?
Virtually everyone has an opinion about bankruptcy. Some people think it's a sign of weakness, laziness or irresponsibility. Others swear that it is a smart, perfectly legal way to contend with nasty creditors. Still others see bankruptcy court as a place in which to...
When shame overrides sanity: Your top 5 bankruptcy objections
Shame can be a powerful force in our lives, whether it's warranted or not. It can squash our dreams and lead us to defy logic and ignore our own good judgment. As bankruptcy attorneys, we see the power of shame in the lives of people facing excessive consumer debt:...
What bankruptcy CAN’T do for you as a consumer
If you’re reading bankruptcy blogs, it may be because you have an intractable debt problem. Maybe the problem is related to a divorce, a job loss, an expensive health issue, or a situation that seems like a business failure. Perhaps you’ve come to the...
It’s 2017, and medical costs still drive families into deep debt
We have the potential to thrive as a society. Yet, as the contentious political debates rage on, millions of Americans continue to struggle with the rising cost of health care. The New York Times recently quoted outspoken billionaire Warren Buffett, on the topic...