Bankruptcy filings up 29%. (student loan, interest, money, paying)

[70Ford]

Bankruptcy filings surged 29% in the 12 months that ended June 30, according to government figures released Wednesday.

Bankruptcy filings surge 29% - Aug. 27, 2008

[Wild Style]

I don't think this number is going to go down anytime soon. It will be interesting to see how student loans factor in to this economic downturn. Many people are no longer paying them. Student loans are not extinguished with bankruptcy so thats another issue in and of itself.