Consumers in Maryland may agree that credit cards are necessary evils in the lives of most people. While many individuals have resorted to bankruptcy protection due to overwhelming credit card debt, those little plastic cards have helped many consumers to buy homes...

The recent bankruptcy filing by actress Tisha Campbell and her husband illustrates the fact that anyone can find him- or herself in need of debt relief, even people who have achieved a high level of success within their industry. Campbell is best known for her role as...

Often, when the issue of personal bankruptcy comes up, it is viewed as some sort of personal shortcoming. Many Maryland residents believe that the only way that they could require bankruptcy protection is if they made irresponsible choices or squandered their money....