NewsFlorida DailyAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough
U.S. Bankruptcy Filings Increase by 12.2% Over 12-Month Period
Bankruptcy filings in the United States rose by 12.2% during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026. This increase continues a trend of rising filings that began four years ago following a multi-decade low.
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The data indicates a measurable rise in consumer financial distress across the country, as reported by the federal judiciary.
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organizationEpiq AACER“Reported that personal bankruptcy filings in the first half of 2026 were 12% hig”organizationLendingTree“Analyzed personal bankruptcy filing trends between 2022 and 2025.”other12“Percentage increase in bankruptcy filings.”organizationAdministrative Office of the U.S. Courts“Released the bankruptcy statistics for the period ending June 30, 2026.”organizationAmerican Bankruptcy Institute“Identified higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainty as factors for the in”