Though most people are likely to encounter an extreme degree of financial difficulty at some point in their lives, there is still a very strong cultural stigma associated with delinquent payment of one’s debts. Moreover, those who are forced by circumstances beyond their control to pursue the protections afforded by the United States Bankruptcy Code face incredible amounts of undeserved scorn. This makes many people hesitant to file for bankruptcy, even when it is the best solution to their existing money troubles, and the matter is further complicated by misconceptions and misinformation that have become widespread.
5 Things You Should Know
It is hard to sort through the information that you are presented about your options when debts become unmanageable. For example, many so-called “debt relief” or “credit counseling” companies have close and questionable ties to the creditors against whom they are supposed to be battling in your defensive efforts to rectify a troublesome debt situation. 5 things that you should know about bankruptcy are: Continue reading ‘5 Things You May Not Know About Bankruptcy’ »