Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Up 36% in April 2009



		LegalHelpers.com Bankruptcy Blog Perspectives From The Nation's Largest Consumer Law Firm Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Up 36% in April 2009 According to statistics from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, there were 125,618 consumer bankruptcy filings in April 2009. This represents a 3.5% increase over March 2009 and a 36% increase over April of last year. According to statistics from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, there were 125,618 consumer bankruptcy filings in April 2009. This represents a 3.5% increase over March 2009 and a 36% increase over April of last year. Subscribe RSS Feed Help Bankruptcy Articles 10 Bad Habits That Lead to Financial Disaster 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Legislation Responsible for Foreclosure Crisis? 4 Ways to Avoid Selecting a Bad Bankruptcy Attorney A Lesson About Credit Ratings About Abuse Prevention Act locking out poor people Amount of Debt Responsible for up to 30% of Credit Score Bankruptcy - An Easy Way Out? 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