Piggy and his Bankruptcy
Piggy Bankrupt, real name Mark Davis, is one individual who experienced debt problems and decided to do something about it. Not just for him, for everyone.
Using his financial services background, Piggy embarked on a quest to help indebted individuals after petitioning for his own bankruptcy. He has appeared in national newspapers such as The Guardian and The Independent. Following this, media interest has included BBC News 24, ITN and Trisha among others.
Please feel free to ask Piggy a question.
You can find out about Piggys debt journey and the effect it has had on his life by reading Piggys Bankruptcy Blog.
Not just Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is serious and just because you are in debt doesn't mean you have to go bankrupt. That's why this site not only provides information and resources for people who are thinking about filing bankruptcy but also those looking to avoid bankruptcy. There is also help for people who are seeking more general debt advice or have been discharged from bankruptcy.
Avoid Bankruptcy
To avoid bankruptcy the trick is to recognise that you are in financial difficulty and do something about it. There are a number of solutions such as loan consolidation, IVA, debt management plan and income maximisation.
By seeking advice, you will be able to decide which one best suits your circumstances. The worst thing you can do is leave it too late – no one will be able to help then!
Piggy and his Bankruptcy Blog
Piggy's Blog details the journey of Piggy through his bankruptcy experience. It describes why he chose bankruptcy as a course of action, the considerations leading to the decision and the effect bankruptcy has had on his life.
You will hear that whilst bankruptcy is one way of dealing with debts that you cannot afford to repay there are life changing consequences - some good and some bad!
Bankruptcy Advice
Through bankruptcy advice, or indeed general debt advice, from a professional you will be able to establish the best course of action for your circumstances. There are numerous bankruptcy alternatives and they should always be considered when dealing with debts you cannot afford to repay.
As Piggy Bankrupt points out in his blog, taking advice is the most important step in resolving any debt problem. By doing so, you reduce chance of creditors taking action against you. Further, much of the uncertainty surrounding your problem should disappear.