When considering the possibility of filing bankruptcy, one of the most common things to contemplate before beginning the process is how much it will ultimately cost to do so.  This is an important question, and the answer will depend on a number of different factors, including the chapter of bankruptcy that you file, the nature of your financial circumstances at the time of filing, and the fee structure of the law firm that you retain to assist you.  There are a number of other factors that can sometimes affect the cost of filing in certain circumstances, but these are the primary determining factors involved.

Welcome back to our series of blog posts on the history and philosophy of the economy, bankruptcy, and debt – today we continue to discuss public benefits in the 21st century. Thus far, we have been picking and choosing public benefit programs to discuss based on whether they provide a true monetary benefit, but there are so many public benefit programs that offer funds or necessities. Now, we will discuss some public housing benefits.