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Bankruptcy Filings are Dropping Across the Nation

Bankruptcy Filings are Dropping Across the Nation

Bankruptcy Filings are Dropping Across the Nation

Bankruptcies, both of personal and business nature, continued to steadily drop throughout 2013 across the nation. This is both shocking and interesting as bankruptcies were actually predicted to rise by at least 8% in 2013. Business bankruptcies in particular, actually dropped 24%. This is the lowest they’ve been since 2006 and this trend is expected to continue through this new year of 2014.Bankruptcy Filings are Dropping Across the Nation

2012 filings showed double digit reductions in many states across the nation. Arizona alone reported a 19% decrease. Hawaii saw an 18% decrease. This trend does seem to be domestic which is pretty interesting. As our state’s bankruptcy filings fall, those of places such as Belgium saw a 9.4% increase and The Republic of Cyprus  almost entirely filed for bankruptcy as a whole in March of 2013 before they asked for help and therefore managed to stay financially afloat.

Obviously most people try to avoid bankruptcy as it has a negative stigma and can be costly. This fact coupled with the increased availability of consumer credit markets means the option for people to borrow rather than file for bankruptcy becomes more favorable and will consequently continue the downward trend in filing for bankruptcy.

However, filing for bankruptcy is still the best option for some. It helps discharge debts, whether medical or credit and helps people focus on the unforgivable debts which can include such things as taxes or possibly child support. It’s this aspect of bankruptcy that offers many businesses and individuals peace of mind.

Should you choose to file for bankruptcy in 2014, Advantage Legal Group is here to help. For more information on bankruptcy, check out these blogs:

What to Do After Filing For Personal Bankruptcy

Will Bankruptcy Mean I Have to Give Up My House?

Preventing Bankruptcies

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