What We're Reading About Debt & Bankruptcy
Here's a list of articles that we think would be of interest to our readers, worthy of sharing because of their quality and reliability.
-Bankruptcy News
Daily News Sources on Bankruptcy
New York Times Topic Pages
CreditSlips Blog
Active discussion of news of the day by bankruptcy law professors and lawyers. A good source of links to newsworthy events in politics and finance that affect the world of credit and bankruptcy. Includes active discussions of:
BankruptcyProf Blog
Another discussion by law professors. Good source for caselaw and rules developments, as well as legislation.
InsideARM.com
An excellent, well-organized archive of timely articles on economic data affecting the debt and credit industry. The link below is for Credit Card news, but be sure to hover your cursor over the News & Analysis link for a list of other areas you can search:
- How To File Bankruptcy - (How to File)
- How to File for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Step-By-Step
- How Much Does It Cost to File for Bankruptcy?
- Where to File for Bankruptcy
- Working With the Bankruptcy Trustee
- Getting help from your local court to file bankruptcy without an attorney
- Do I need a lawyer to file for bankruptcy?
- Where do I file for bankruptcy?
- Do I have to get credit counseling before I file for bankruptcy?
- What is a 341 hearing (creditors meeting)?
- Debts & Dischargeability - (Debts)
- What Debt Can Be Wiped Out In Bankruptcy?
- What Debts Will I Still Have To Pay After My Bankruptcy?
- How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Child Support Obligations?
- Can I Get My Student Loans Cancelled or Reduced In Bankruptcy?
- Can I Get My Tax Debts Wiped Out In Bankruptcy?
- How Will Bankruptcy Affect Someone Who Cosigned One Of My Debts?
- Secured debt vs. unsecured debt: What's the difference?
- What is a Reaffirmation Agreement?
- Property, Exemptions & Liens - (Property)
- Bankruptcy Exemption Laws - 50 State - Free
- Exemption Inflation Adjustments - 2022 - State by State
- 50-State Exemption Updates
- Can I Use the Federal Exemptions in My State?
- Bankruptcy Exemptions FAQ
- What Happens to My Property If I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy In My State?
- Can I Give Property Away To Friends Or Relatives To Avoid Losing It In Bankruptcy?
- Can I Keep Property That I've I Pledged as Collateral For a Debt?
- Can I Keep My Car or Truck If I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in My State?
- What Will Happen to My House If I File For Bankruptcy in My State?
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Can Bankruptcy Keep Me From Being Evicted?
No, But Bankruptcy Can Get Rid of Back Rent Debt Accumulated During the Pandemic
- Means Test Calculator
Income & Expenses - (Income)
Income & Expenses - (Income)
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Is My Income Low Enough To Qualify for Chapter 7?
It Depends on Your State and County - Means Test Calculator For Your County
- Median Income Update April 1, 2022 - Bankruptcy Means Test
- Means Test FAQ
- Line by Line Help for the Bankruptcy Means Test
- Bankruptcy Means Test Income and Expense Standards For Your County and State - For Cases Filed On or After April 1, 2022
- New York Southern District Bankruptcy Court Info - (Courts)
- US Bankruptcy Courts - By State
- Bankruptcy Court FAQ
- What is CM/ECF?
- Can I file electronically? Am I Required To?
- What does "pro se" mean?
- Will the court staff explain the filing procedure to me?
- What is a 341 Hearing?
- Glossary of Important Terms You're Likely to find in Court Websites
- What does "pro bono" mean
- Bankruptcy Forms - (Forms)
- Free Bankruptcy Forms - Every US District
- Required Forms & Fees for your Bankruptcy Court
- Basic Forms You Will Need In Any Court
- Local Forms Required by Your Court
- Free PDF Downloadable Bankruptcy Forms
- Getting Help With Forms & Filing
- Free PDF Downloadable Bankruptcy Forms
- Basic Forms You Will Need in Any Court
- Local Forms Required by the New York Southern District Bankruptcy Court
- Getting help with forms and filing
- Bankruptcy Forms FAQ
- Can I get free bankruptcy forms?
- Bankruptcy & the Coronavirus Recession - (COVID-19)
- CARES Act Changes to the Bankruptcy Code
- CAREs Act Changes to Official Means TestForms 122A-1, 122B, and 122C-1
- Do I have to declare my CARES Act benefits as current income?
- Bankruptcy as Part of Your COVID-19 Financial Plan
- Best Mortgage forbearance and COVID-19 Resources on the Internet
- Selected Articles about Bankruptcy and the Coronavirus
- CDC Extends Eviction Ban Through October 3, 2021, But Supreme Court Overturns It