Virtually everyone has had a high credit card balance at one point in their lives. Many California residents know the sickening feeling of carrying high levels of debt from month to month, and the stress and worry that comes along with a worsening debt problem. One...
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Month: May 2013
Cancer leads to medical debt, leads to bankruptcy
California residents are aware that cancer is not only a serious medical concern, but is also poses a significant risk of financial distress. A recently released study confirms this assumption, and suggests that people who are diagnosed with cancer are more than twice...
Former supermodel files for personal bankruptcy
A recent news article demonstrates that financial hardship can affect individuals from all walks of life, including those who have enjoyed wealth and fame throughout long careers. Many California residents will remember Janice Dickinson from her career as a fashion...
How Chapter 13 bankruptcy works
Residents of California often know that filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a viable debt relief option, but may not understand exactly how the process works. One recently published piece aims to inform consumers about the process of working through a Chapter 13...
Should you borrow to file for personal bankruptcy?
Once a California consumer has made the decision to file for bankruptcy, the next step involves taking action to begin that process. One portion of the preparation is determining how to pay for the filing and legal costs associated with a personal bankruptcy...