Characteristics of bankruptcy filers: Implications for educators

A survey shows that overuse of credit was the reason most often cited for filing bankruptcy. Credit was used for clothing, household goods, paying bills, and cash advances.

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Published in:Journal of family and consumer sciences 1999-01, Vol.91 (4), p.71
Main Authors: Clements, Jean, Johnson, Diane, Michelich, Kathy, Olinsky, Christine F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrator Education
Bankruptcy
College Graduates
Credit
Debt (Financial)
Divorce
Expenditures
Extension Agents
Graduates
High School Graduates
Masters Degrees
Money Management
Teaching Methods
Vocational Schools
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Summary:A survey shows that overuse of credit was the reason most often cited for filing bankruptcy. Credit was used for clothing, household goods, paying bills, and cash advances.
ISSN:1082-1651
2331-5369