When thinking of filing for bankruptcy, understanding the bankruptcy process and the available options can be challenging. This article provides general information, not legal advice, to simplify things for you. What Is Bankruptcy? “What is bankruptcy?” This is a common question when facing financial challenges. Life happens, and factors such
Inheritances and debts are separate legal concepts, and whether or not you inherit debt depends on various factors, including the laws in your jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the situation. Here are some key points to consider: Estate’s Assets and Liabilities: When a person passes away, their estate includes
By Lindsay Simon | The Conversation More than 20,000 companies file for bankruptcy every year. Although companies follow many different paths to bankruptcy, each one encounters a process that is carefully designed to balance the rights of debtors and creditors. As I’ve learned from studying and practicing bankruptcy law, the system is
Budgeting is often viewed as mundane and tedious, but what if you approached it as a game or challenge? By bringing a sense of adventure and fun into your financial journey, you can transform how you manage your money and achieve greater financial fitness. Read on to discover some unconventional
Even though you might be aware of how to budget your monthly expenses and avoid debt, there’s more to financial security than that. Right off the bat, you can start by establishing the difference between financial security and financial stability. Having financial stability means that you can pay off your
By Lindsey Appleyard | November 13, 2023 | The Conversation Credit is an everyday, and often essential, part of young people’s lives. Gaining access to credit for the first time is an important transition to adulthood that can enable you to study, earn and invest in your future. Previously, most people’s
Listen to our bankruptcy podcast here. It may seem like there is never a good time to file for bankruptcy, but with the holidays sneaking upon us, it may seem like now is one of the worst times. If you’re struggling financially, money can be the last thing you want
The US has approximately 2.5 million people in prison at any given time. While most of them have no significant assets that they would need to manage while away, a few do get snatched away in the middle of a full financial life – mortgages, businesses, outstanding credit card dues
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By Allison Anna Tait A prenuptial agreement can seem like something only high-profile people like Jeff Bezos – with his US$138 billion fortune to protect – actually need. But prenups – contracts entered into before marriage that detail how assets will be divided in the case of divorce – can be a
