The American Bankruptcy Institute had some good news to share early this year: In 2016, the total number of bankruptcy filings dropped 6 percent when compared to 2015. Commercial filings did rise -- by 26 percent, according to the nonpartisan group that’s dedicated to research and issues related t...

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