Bankruptcies Are Up 12% — These 5 Money Moves Can Help You Stay Ahead of Debt

With the cost-of-living crisis worsening and inflation running rampant, how can Americans protect themselves from bankruptcy? Bankruptcy filings jumped 12.2% from mid-2025 to mid-2026, according to U.S. Courts. Even more worryingly, it reflects a broader trend of bankruptcies rising every year since 2022. Bankruptcy filings have skyrocketed 60% from 2022 through today. It certainly doesn’t…