Bankruptcy Basics
Bankruptcy law is complex. It can be overwhelming for the consumer researching the subject to read technical legal jargon, which is why we created the Bankruptcy Basics section of the site. At National Bankruptcy Forum, our goal is to provide readers with useful information about bankruptcy and debt that can be easily understood. In this section of the site, we have published over 100 articles that focus on the basics of bankruptcy, such as exemptions, property issues, filing deadlines, and costs. You’ll want to consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney before filing for bankruptcy, however. This site is not meant to be considered legal advice.
Will the IRS Really Forgive Most of My Tax Debt?
There are plenty of commercials on TV claiming it’s easy to get tax debt forgiven by the IRS. But, you know what they say – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be careful. There are excellent tax attorneys who may be able to work a deal with the tax man….
Read more7 Ways to Tackle Holiday Debt
The holidays are over, and the bills are now rolling in. Americans incurred $1,054 of holiday debt on average in 2017 — 5% more than the previous year. It can take months or even years to pay that off on your credit cards. If you have a card with a rate of 15.9% and make…
Read moreChapter 7 Bankruptcy in Connecticut: What You Need to Know
Connecticut is one of the original states that was pivotal to the American Revolution and forming of our federal government. Although it’s technically the southernmost state in New England, several of its cities are considered part of the bustling New York-New Jersey metropolitan area. Generally a well-to-do state, Connecticut had the highest per-capita personal income…
Read moreCorinthian Colleges Students Eligible for Loan Discharge
Get out of student loan debt free? If you’re a former student of Corinthian Colleges, you might. The for-profit Corinthian Colleges, which stopped operating in 2015 and displaced more than 10,000 California students, was under fire by the U.S. Department of Education after it found the schools made false claims about their post-graduation employment rates…
Read moreChapter 7 Bankruptcy in Alaska: What You Need to Know
Last updated May 18, 2017. While the United States has mostly come out of the Great Recession, Alaska is still experiencing its own due to a steep drop in oil prices and resulting budget crisis in 2015. According to a recent economic confidence survey, Anchorage residents are feeling more pessimistic about the local economy today than they…
Read moreCan I Keep Livestock and File Bankruptcy?
People who are considering bankruptcy often wonder whether they will be able to keep their property, and farmers are no exception. People who keep livestock and grow crops for a living are often worried that by filing for bankruptcy, they will end up putting themselves in a position where they will be forced to part…
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