It is understandable that there are many people who are in considerable debt and are yet unwilling to file for bankruptcy. While bankruptcy does offer a fresh financial start, the social stigma attached with it can often leave debtors wondering whether filing for...
Bankruptcy
How bankruptcy can provide immediate relief from debt collectors
Residents of Indiana often have many different reasons for filing a petition with the federal Bankruptcy Court, but one of the most common motivating factors is the incessant rain of phone calls and letters from debt collectors. Filing a bankruptcy petition can...
Medical debt is an ongoing problem for Hoosier families
According to a recent report from the Indiana Institute for Working Families, Indiana families continue to struggle under the weight of medical debt. The report, which is based on a survey of residents from different backgrounds and parts of the state, showed that of...
What can you do to manage overwhelming medical debt?
These days many people in Indianapolis are facing steep medical bills these days. This is not a matter of failure it is simply a fact of life. Nevertheless, even if you have been fiscally responsible your whole life it only takes one major life event to cause...
Why is there a stigma attached to bankruptcy?
Indianapolis residents likely work hard to become financially independent and achieve their goals. Debt, especially overwhelming debt, can be viewed as a sign of failure and an inability to manage their finances, which is why many debtors hesitate to ask for help....