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Could Your Bankruptcy Actually Help Your Kids Get Financial Aid?
If you’ve been hit hard by the Great Recession, you probably have more bills than you know what to do with. A job loss, for example, not only means less income but a cascade of negative financial events. When people [...]
Afraid That Filing Bankruptcy Will Affect Your Career? The Facts
Despite the Great Recession being officially declared over, it’s still a tight job market. Many people remain unemployed, while others are still worried about their job security. Even some in stable jobs feel they can’t afford to take risks. If [...]
When Medical Debt Becomes Overwhelming
Urgent medical needs cannot always wait until a patient’s income can cover the cost of the care he or she requires. As a result, overwhelming medical bills are now the primary reason that Americans file for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 personal [...]
‘Disarray’ In DMX’s Chapter 11 Could Force Transfer To Chapter 7
Earl Simmons, the rapper known as DMX, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in July, but he’s not getting much relief — and it’s not the first time. The performer tried filing for bankruptcy in 2009, but that case was dismissed [...]
Is It A Good Idea To Try Filing For Chapter 7 Without A Lawyer?
You may be thinking to yourself that a bankruptcy attorney’s blog isn’t likely to recommend trying to file bankruptcy on your own, and you would be right. This isn’t about helping bankruptcy lawyers hold onto their clients, however — it’s [...]
Rapper DMX Files New Chapter 11 Schedule Claiming $50 In Assets
Rapper DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, is apparently running pretty low on cash. Once among the top-selling hip-hop artists in history, the performer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July. He had apparently built up over a million in alimony [...]