Famous & Bankrupt

You aren’t alone! The following famous Americans have also reportedly filed for bankruptcy at one time in their lives:

  • Abraham Lincoln — 16th President of the United States
  • P.T. Barnum — of Barnum & Bailey’s Circus
  • Buffalo Bill — Wild West Showman
  • Samuel L. Clemens (better known as “Mark Twain”) — author of Huckleberry Finn
  • Walt Disney — film producer, animator and theme park pioneer
  • Henry Ford — founder of Ford Motor Company
  • Ulysses S. Grant — 18th President of the United States, pictured on the 50-dollar bill
  • Milton Hershey — founder of Hershey’s Chocolate
  • Stan Lee — creator of “Spiderman”
  • Donald Trump — billionaire entrepreneur
  • Many famous athletes, musicians, movie stars, and other public figures…

All of these notable people had rough times before (and after, and during) the glory. They made the choice to take advantage of their right under the U.S. Constitution to use bankruptcy to give themselves the new financial start that they needed. These people got themselves back together again, and so can you.

We’ll help you evaluate your options using the Federal legal protection of bankruptcy, as well as discuss with you any non-bankruptcy options, such as debt and credit counseling, that may fit your unique circumstances. More »

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