Quantcast
  

Wednesday, May 22, 2013         

TO ACCESS SUBSCRIBER CONTENT:
Current Print Subscribers
ACTIVATE account
- OR -
LOGIN or SUBSCRIBE
for full digital access

2,528 bankruptcy filings last year mark fewest in 4 years

By Alan Yonan Jr.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 04, 2013

~~<p>The number of individuals and businesses filing for bankruptcy in Hawaii last year fell to the lowest level since 2008 amid an improving economy and declining consumer debt loads.</p>
<p>There were 2,528 bankruptcies filed in 2012, 24 percent fewer than the 3,325 cases that were filed in 2011, according to data released Thursday by U.S. Bankruptcy Court.</p>
~~

The number of individuals and businesses filing for bankruptcy in Hawaii last year fell to the lowest level since 2008 amid an improving economy and declining consumer debt loads.

There were 2,528 bankruptcies filed in 2012, 24 percent fewer than the 3,325 cases that were filed in 2011, according to data released Thursday by U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Login for more...



Login or sign up below for the complete story

Print Subscribers
ACTIVATION
Current print subscribers, activate your premium content account for unlimited online access & commenting
New Subscribers
Find subscription offers in your area and choose the package that suits your reading preferences.
14-DAY PASS
14 day premium online access and commenting ability on StarAdvertiser.com