Bankruptcy

Millennials in California and elsewhere in the nation were once known for being careful with credit card debt. However, this doesn't appear to be the case anymore. A survey by a credit card comparison company reveals that two in three young adults have credit card...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a way for debtors in California and other states to return to solvency. However, not everyone will qualify for a liquidation bankruptcy. To qualify, an individual will need to pass the means test. It's important to note that only...

When the financial crisis was at its peak, almost 1.6 million people in California and the rest of the United States filed for bankruptcy. Almost one decade later, the number of filings is less than 800,000. However, the difference in the number of filings is not an...

California residents who are struggling to cope financially will likely know that debt collection companies can be extremely aggressive. A study conducted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau revealed that one in four of the 70 million Americans who have had...

According to a survey from The Ascent, 10% of respondents said that they had six or more credit cards. While having multiple credit cards can pose problems for California residents, there can also be benefits to having multiple cards. One of the key benefits is the...

Student loan debt is increasingly driving people in California to file for bankruptcy. According to a study conducted by LendEDU, 32 percent of people who file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 have student loan debt. Among those who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and...

While there are a number of reasons why California residents can face financial trouble, one stands out as the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the United States. Medical debt is the most common reason cited for bankruptcy filings. A full two-thirds of all...

Most of the people in California and around the country who file personal bankruptcies each year do so because of medical debt, and many of them found themselves overwhelmed by bills despite having health insurance. Common reasons for hospital and doctor bills not...

California residents and others who are diagnosed with cancer may incur significant debt in an effort to overcome their illnesses. However, it may be possible to reduce or eliminate that debt by declaring bankruptcy. Furthermore, individuals may get relief from...

Consumers in California and throughout the country may be entitled to have some of their unsecured debts wiped out in bankruptcy. As a general rule, bankruptcy is available to honest debtors who are looking for a fresh start. However, there are many factors that a...