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Filing For Bankruptcy- Legal Growth Area.

This shouldn’t come as much surprise:
http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2008/04/bankruptcies
The article cites how the BAPCPA might actually not work.
It’s something to think about.
The article has a lot of great commentary and it brings up a very good point:
What if people just can’t pay their bills? How much of a means test has to be done then?
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Filing For Bankruptcy In New Hampshire

Another state where bankruptcy filings have increased:
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Personal+bankruptcy
New Hampshire!
What’s the total now?
The total number of states that have reported double digit increases in the number of people filing for bankruptcy protection in 2008.
It’s got to be at least 1/2?
Maybe more?

Entrepreneurs and Bankruptcy Protection

This is a pretty interesting bit of research here regarding entrepreneurs who will set up businesses in specific states in order to avail themselves of bankruptcy exemptions.
http://www.aei.org/publications/filter.all,pubID.28395/pub_detail.asp
I can’t seem to find the whole article, but the theory is interesting.
It probably mainly deals with Florida & Texas’ unlimited homestead exemptions.
Especially Florida.
Take a look.
http://www.aei.org/publications/filter.all,pubID.28395/pub_detail.asp

Filing for Bankruptcy Protection in Hawaii

According to this article, the number of people filing for bankruptcy protection has increased by 30%+ during the year.
The time period is measured during six months of this year compared to six months of last year.
Even Hawaii is seeing an increase in bankruptcy!
http://starbulletin.com/2008/07/01/news/story03.html

Filing For Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Protection

This article discusses chapter 13 bankruptcy.
It showcases a woman who needed to file for chapter 13 after her restaurant’s business was hurt by construction…
This article is a quick read, the business is located in Florida.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/personalfinance/