Bankruptcy helps thousands of people regain their financial footing each year and get a fresh start by wiping away the debt that has dug them into a hole. With one clean swipe, credit card debt, medical bills, personal loans and utility bills disappear. However, you...

With U.S. unemployment still high and the economic recovery being so slow, it makes sense that households in Louisiana and around the country are cutting back their expenses. In fact, more than a year into the pandemic, it looks like Americans are being more careful...

You would never judge a friend, relative or neighbor in the Alexandria area if you found out they had recently filed for bankruptcy protection. But it may feel different if it happens to you. You might feel embarrassed or like a failure just for thinking about filing...

In filing for bankruptcy, you begin taking control of your financial life. The worst part of the storm is behind you. A new beginning awaits, and a positive outcome is mostly assured. A bankruptcy usually wipes away many types of personal debt, including credit card...

The decision to file for personal bankruptcy protection is up to the individual. Ultimately, you must decide whether bankruptcy is what you need to take care of your debt and hit the reset button on your financial problems. This is not a decision to take lightly, but...

Coming to terms that you need to file for bankruptcy is the first step in securing your financial freedom. You and more than 700,000 other people make this same important decision every year. But now that you've made this decision to file for bankruptcy, what comes...

A common myth about personal bankruptcy is that it ruins your credit score for the rest of your life. Some people have the wrong impression that someone who goes through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy will never get approved for a mortgage, business loan or credit...

People sometimes put off filing for bankruptcy far longer than they need to. They worry about the stigma and how bankruptcy will affect their future. Although you should not take the decision to file for bankruptcy lightly, there is no reason to wait to find out your...

It's up to you whether or not to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Your choice can have serious consequences for your financial future, as well as your peace of mind. Before deciding if personal bankruptcy is the right decision for getting rid of your debt,...