Monthly Archives: July 2026
Steps to Discharge Credit Card Debt in Bankruptcy
If you have been considering a personal bankruptcy filing, whether under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you may be among the record-setting and growing number of Americans who are “unable to pay off their monthly credit card bills,” according to a recent report from CBS News and MoneyWatch. Indeed, data suggests that about 50… Read More »
Filing for Bankruptcy When You Are on Federal Disability
Are you currently receiving disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program? If you are receiving SSDI payments but also struggling with debt, you may be wondering about your options for filing for personal bankruptcy. Many SSDI recipients receive inaccurate information about the relationship between bankruptcy and federal disability payments, or they… Read More »
Is Personal Bankruptcy a Form of Consumer Bankruptcy?
Types of bankruptcies are often discussed in terms of consumer and business or corporate bankruptcy proceedings. At the same time, many bankruptcy filings are also described as “personal” bankruptcy filings. Is personal bankruptcy a form of consumer bankruptcy, or is it something distinct? In short, personal bankruptcy is another term that is often used… Read More »
