These tough economic times have been difficult for many people, including a number of residents of California. This has led many families to turn to Chapter 7 bankruptcy for relief. Bankruptcy may be the only way for some individuals to work their way out of debt. The current times have hit many individuals including elected…
Continue reading ›During strong economic times, Americans are able to rely on cash to make purchases. But in tougher economic times, like now for most Americans, families turn to credit cards for more purchases to get by. This increased credit card use can lead to a substantial increase in credit card debt. A recent study by TransUnion,…
Continue reading ›Businesses in Sacramento and elsewhere are successful due to many parts working together simultaneously. When the economy is struggling, it is even more essential for a business to have all its pieces working in harmony. But if one part stops working, then the business may choose to file for business bankruptcy. Hostess Brands Inc. is…
Continue reading ›The recent recession has forced many individuals, especially students, to turn to credit cards to pay for every day necessities. This has led to an increase in both credit card debt and student loan debt. According to the Federal Reserve, in September, consumer borrowing rose to $11.4 billion, and total consumer debt rose to $2.74…
Continue reading ›Today’s economy has made many basic necessities for Americans much more difficult to afford. One payment that many Americans have fallen behind on in the wake of the recent recession is their mortgage payments. Falling behind in mortgage payments can lead to foreclosure proceedings, which can lead to the homeowner losing their home. One way…
Continue reading ›Ponzi schemes have allowed individuals to amass large amounts of money by swindling others. Fortunately, many of these individuals get caught. But one individual who was charged with fraud and bribery in relation to a ponzi scheme recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Sacramento, California. The individual conned $20 million out of an Indian…
Continue reading ›Owning a home is the dream of many American families. For most families, a mortgage is necessary to achieve that dream. However, a mortgage is still a debt that, in difficult financial times, can put families in significant financial hardship. This can lead to the need for debt relief to try to save their home…
Continue reading ›The recent economic downturn has affected all different kinds of industries, from agriculture to manufacturing. One California poultry farm has recently chosen to file for bankruptcy to pay off creditors. Zacky Farms LLC owes creditors close to $100 million. Zacky points to the dramatically rising feed costs and heavy debt as the reasons for filing.…
Continue reading ›Credit cards can be an easy way to make purchases when one is short on cash. These economic times have led families to put more on credit cards and take on more credit card debt. But excessive use of credit cards can lead to unmanageable levels of credit card debt. And, unlike cash, a balance…
Continue reading ›The recent economic downturn has forced many businesses to make tough decisions. Many turned to business bankruptcy to keep their companies afloat. Pacific Ethanol Inc. was among those companies which chose a business reorganization in bankruptcy court as a way to get through a tough time. Pacific filed for bankruptcy in 2009 and is in…
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