The West Virginia senator has floated means testing as a way of cutting costs, but his plan could have inadvertent negative effects. In his July memorandum of demands for a reconciliation bill, ...

Bankruptcy offers a way for struggling borrowers to shed some or all of their debts and start fresh. But before debtors can get to that point, they must clear several hurdles—starting with the ...

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Filing for bankruptcy isn't a decision that most people take lightly, and for good reason. Not only does a bankruptcy have a significant impact on your finances, but you must also meet specific ...

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The Means Test was a change that was added by the 2005 changes to the bankruptcy law. It’s designed to force those that make over a certain amount to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead of Chapter 7 ...

The debate over Medicare expansion has hurled a bad idea back into the public square: means-testing seniors’ health care benefits. This is something seniors’ advocates have long opposed, because it ...