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Company to reopen plant making cosmetics

Companies that look to restructure following major setbacks or debt problems often turn to bankruptcy filings and proceedings to help with debt relief or to provide the time needed to reinvent the organization. This restructuring can affect things as critical as a company’s main product and business plan, resulting in a different operation than before […]

Designer bounces from bankruptcy to the runway

Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult undertaking for many people. In this economy, however, many families are looking for any kind of debt relief. Although the bankruptcy process may be upsetting, there is hope after a bankruptcy is discharged. Designer Betsey Johnson discovered this after celebrating her first fashion show after bankruptcy during Fashion Week. […]

Debt collector got it wrong, court rules

There are few things more tenacious that an unpaid student loan. The U.S. Department of Education pulls out all the stops to collect from borrowers who default on loans that it guarantees. People who file for bankruptcy often discover those loans are still hanging around when a collection agency comes knocking on the door. Discharging […]

Wage garnishments a threat for those struggling financially in Wisconsin

Many people are struggling to make ends meet in Wisconsin as the economy slowly begins to recover from the Great Recession that started in 2008. Even those who are lucky enough to still have jobs are having difficulty paying their bills, and many are falling further and further behind. Creditors have become more aggressive in […]

Know the options you have for getting out of debt

When you are swimming in debt, there is a chance that you will need to find relief because you can’t make the minimum payments on multiple accounts. There are a few options that might be viable in these cases. One of the first things that you need to do is contact the creditor to let […]

Exploring your options when past-due bills are weighing you down

Being in debt can cause stress in every area of your life. If you are behind on payments, you might feel guilty about taking any money to do enjoyable things in life. This can make you miserable. Your goal now might be to get caught up on the payments so you don’t have the past […]

Make a plan for handling Christmas credit card debt

Christmas debt is something that many Americans will accumulate at the end of the year. While there isn’t really anything wrong with this, there is sometimes a problem in January when the credit card bills start coming in. This might bring up the question of how to handle that debt so that you can get […]

Beware of debt relief scams

Some people try to do anything they can to avoid having to file for bankruptcy. While this is a good thing for many, it is imperative that you make sure that you have a viable option that isn’t going to lead to you being scammed. There are some unscrupulous companies out there that prey on […]

Paying down debts will work for some, but not others

When you have a high debt load, you have to think carefully about how you are going to pay that down. There are many options that you have, but you must consider how various options will impact you now and into the future. Finding the best order to pay off bills is challenging, but it […]

Find the relief from crushing debt that can set you free

Finding a way to pay off your debts can be a challenge. When you are ready to get everything taken care of, you might need to explore options that enable you to make more than just the minimum monthly payments. There are some debt relief companies that will offer to do this for you; however, […]