The Bankruptcy Blog


The Bankruptcy Blog has consumer information about bankruptcy law. Its tagline says "bankruptcy lawyers educating consumers."

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Recent Posts from The Bankruptcy Blog


  • Action on the Credit Card Bill of Rights

    A subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee voted last week to approve a bill called “The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights”. If the bill succeeds in the rest of the House and the Senate,…

  • Attempting to Collect Discharged Debts Is Illegal!

    When you receive your bankruptcy discharge, you are legally excused from responsibility for any debts that have been discharged. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous creditors count on bankruptcy filers not knowing how far their protection extends and…

  • Assert Your Rights As a Consumer

    Unfortunately, a recent report from the FBI suggests that cyber crimes increased as much as 33 percent last year. This means that, as a consumer, you need to take steps to protect yourself and know…

  • When Businesses File for Bankruptcy

    /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable As the economic tumult continues, news stories about businesses considering bankruptcy continue. So what does it mean...

  • Credit After Bankruptcy: Steps to Success

    Credit traps are dangerous to everyone, but they can be especially damaging to those trying to rebuild credit after filing bankruptcy. As you work your way to financial health, make sure you steer clear of…

  • Preparing for Retirement after Bankruptcy

    As you begin to develop savings and investment strategies for your after your bankruptcy filing, it’s important to remember to develop a strategy for amassing money for your retirement. Consider the changes. Before doing any…

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The Process

    Curious about Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Talk to a bankruptcy lawyer about whether it could help you. Chapter 13 has helped many resolve their debts and save their homes from foreclosure. Here’s a bit more on…

  • Starting a Savings Plan

    Whether you’re recovering from bankruptcy or just trying to improve your finances, saving money is essential. How to Save Money The secret to saving is to do it little by little. This isn’t winning the…

  • Warning Signs of Predatory Lending

    Predatory lending can devastate consumers. Predatory loans can come in the form of credit card agreements, mortgages, payday loans and even bank loans. Although there’s no surefire way to make sure a loan you get…

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Process

    After you’ve met with your bankruptcy lawyer and decided to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, here’s what you can expect from before you file until you after you receive your discharge. The credit counseling briefing:…