February 2009 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 29%

by Dan Nunley

According to a report issued yesterday by the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), consumer bankruptcies are on the rise. Consumer bankruptcy cases filed nationwide last month were up 29% from this time last year and 11% from just last month. The ABI based its report on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, which compiles statistics on bankruptcy filings.

Source: CNNMoney.com

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