Bleak News As Bankruptcy Rises

Pay cuts and Layoffs goaded more people into bankruptcy last year, and researchers say that the situation will not be likely to improve until the unemployment problem improves. In Wisconsin, bankruptcy filings raised to 30 percent in 2009. This came on top of a 35 percent increase in the preceding year.

Debt Collection And The Statute Of Limitations

Most people are becoming increaslingly aware that they owe a debt that is being pursued by a debt collections agency, yet few know exactly how much time has passed before creditors can go after that debt. Debt Collectors are guided by what is called the Statute of Limitations.