The US is now at a point where almost one homeowner out of five owes more on their house than what it is currently worth.  Experts say that this may reach a statistic of one and four houses very soon.
There are now about 18% of homes in the US that have negative equity in their [...]

If you have a friend or loved one that is filing bankruptcy, you may be wondering what you can do to help them get through the process.  The following are some ways you can help make the next several weeks a little easier:

Night Off- If they have kids, offer to watch the kids while they [...]

It is a tough decision to make.  Would it be smart for me to file bankruptcy or are there other choices?  Answering this question is not always based on numbers; it can be dependent on emotions and stress levels.
Below is a checklist that the American Bankruptcy Institute has compiled for those considering filing bankruptcy?  If [...]

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GHOST BIKE: A memorial to cyclist Atip Ouypron
A tatted and hiply tressed foursome approaches the northeast corner of Park and University, dressed all in black.
There’s no salon around — your first thought as they approach — then you remember why you’re lingering at this stuttering intersection, fed with car lanes spiking off impossibly in 10 [...]

No one ever thinks they’ll be in a position to have to file bankruptcy, but it happens. It even happens to sport stars like Michael Vick. Vick was on top of the world. He was great at his game and had elite sponsors like Nike. But his life is very different [...]