{"id":372,"date":"2015-07-15T10:23:04","date_gmt":"2015-07-15T15:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/blog\/?p=372"},"modified":"2015-08-24T10:33:03","modified_gmt":"2015-08-24T15:33:03","slug":"theres-no-shame-in-asking-for-help-when-filing-for-bankruptcy-mankato-mn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/blog\/theres-no-shame-in-asking-for-help-when-filing-for-bankruptcy-mankato-mn\/","title":{"rendered":"There&#8217;s No Shame in Asking for Help When Filing for Bankruptcy | Mankato, MN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discussing money can be uncomfortable, so much that it\u2019s often a taboo subject at social gatherings or holiday parties. When it comes to filing for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/bankruptcy.php\">bankruptcy <\/a>in the Mankato and southeastern Minnesota area, some people may feel embarrassed or ashamed, perhaps because they believe filing for bankruptcy is an uncomfortable public admission of a difficult financial situation.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, a recent study shows that these embarrassed individuals are in the minority. Only about one <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjbankruptcylaw.com\/study-shows-most-americans-dont-understand-chapter-7-bankruptcy\/\" target=\"_blank\">quarter<\/a> of Americans believe that shame is a major disadvantage of filing for bankruptcy, which is likely because bankruptcy has become quite <a href=\"https:\/\/today.yougov.com\/news\/2014\/02\/24\/only-quarter-americans-find-bankruptcy-shameful\/\" target=\"_blank\">common<\/a> within American households:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>24% of households have considered filing for bankruptcy<\/li>\n<li>18% of households have filed for bankruptcy<\/li>\n<li>32% of households with children under 18 have considered filing for bankruptcy<\/li>\n<li>25% of households with children under 18 have filed for bankruptcy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that bankruptcy has become a reality for more households, there are other disadvantages that outweigh embarrassment when filing. Rather than considering shame, Americans now tend to feel more concerned about fiscal, credit-based matters, such as their credit score or relationships with businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Bankruptcy is not something to feel ashamed about and, fortunately, more than half of Americans agree. Fifty-five percent of those interviewed said that a major advantage of bankruptcy is getting a fresh start. Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision and process, but receiving another chance at financial success is certainly an advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Bankruptcy has become a personal subject for nearly one of four adults within the United States. With that statistic in mind, it\u2019s important to find a bankruptcy specialist that appreciates your financial needs. At Behm Law Group, Ltd, we understand the importance of a fresh financial start in the Mankato and southeastern Minnesota area.<\/p>\n<p>Three quarters of Americans agree\u2014there\u2019s no shame in asking for financial help. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/contact-us.php\">Call <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/\">Behm Law Group<\/a>, Ltd today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discussing money can be uncomfortable, so much that it\u2019s often a taboo subject at social gatherings or holiday parties. 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