Category Archives: Bankruptcy

Take a Bankruptcy Cue From the Chicago Cubs

While once upon a time a bankruptcy filing might have meant embarrassment and shame, now it means something else – a fresh start. Those who file for bankruptcy today are intelligent, responsible – heck, they’re even famous. In case you need more proof that the stigma is finally fading, here it is – even the… Read More »

Famous Folks File for Bankruptcy, Too

There’s a longstanding myth that bankruptcy is for deadbeats. But the truth is, most folks who file for bankruptcy have jobs or are actively looking for work. Most can pay some bills. Most are intelligent, responsible, God-fearing citizens. They just need a little help. If that’s not enough to convince you that bankruptcy is more… Read More »

How to Eliminate College-Caused Credit Card Debt for Good

I learned a lot in college. But the most important school-related lesson came after graduation. I finally figured out how to free myself from the credit card debt I racked up during those four years. College was where I first honed my bad money habits. And apparently, it’s where many others do the same. See,… Read More »

Stand Out From the Crowd to Get Out of Debt

Whether or not we like to admit it, following the crowd is part of human nature. When we’re babies, we learn to walk and talk just like Mom and Dad. Growing up, we want the same toys, clothes, and eventually cars as our friends. As adults, we try to keep up with the Joneses by… Read More »

Don’t Follow the Crowd When It Comes to Your Finances

When I was a kid, I based a lot of decisions on what my friends thought was cool. If they were on the softball team, I wanted to be on the softball team. If they were dying their hair pink and wearing pleather pants, I became an unfortunate victim of fashion right alongside them. My… Read More »