If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, neither of you may want to go through a long and expensive courtroom process. Obviously, you want a fair settlement. If you can agree on most matters, you may want to substitute negotiation for litigation,...

Whether you have a mortgage, credit card balances, student loans, medical bills or another type of debt, you know how crippling it can be. According to credit card company Discover, Americans have an average household debt of more than $130,000. If you feel like you...

If engaged, you are no doubt looking forward to planning the wedding. However, you may hesitate to set the date because your intended has declared bankruptcy. How will this affect you? Is the proposed marriage in jeopardy? Will bankruptcy be a dealbreaker? Dispelling...

When named as an estate executor, it is gratifying to know that the deceased considered you trustworthy and capable of carrying out his or her last wishes as instructed in the will. However, the job is exacting. It may demand much of your time, depending on the...

People who have had no experience with bankruptcy are often poorly informed about what this type of debt relief can and cannot accomplish. If you are pondering whether to file for bankruptcy protection, here are five common myths to help you separate fact from...

Divorce takes a financial toll on everyone, but especially on middle-aged women. If you are a member of this group, keeping the goal of a secure financial future firmly in your sights may help mitigate the emotional distress of divorce. The over-50 outlook...

What can you do when you are over your head in debt? There may seem like no way out. While the journey is by no means simple or easy, you have different avenues to choose from to help you get back on track to financial security. Consider if one of these solutions...

If you are facing divorce, you are probably dreading the property division process, especially if you accumulated significant assets during your marriage. Here are five tips to help you prepare for property division and make this phase of your divorce less stressful....

The estate plan you prepare will be unique. If you are giving thought to the process, you may only want a will at this time. On the other hand, you may be ready for a living trust or some other estate planning tool. Estate planning can be as basic as you wish or as...

Bankruptcy can impact any entity, including municipalities. A township in Pennsylvania has struggled ever since a judge ordered the community to pay an oil and gas company over $100,000 in legal fees after losing a lawsuit. Local officials have argued such an...