Drowning in debt? Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer relief, but they work very differently.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer big relief to overwhelmed borrowers, but it comes with serious drawbacks, too.

Mark Henricks has written on mortgages, real estate and investing for many leading publications. He works from Austin, Texas, where he engages in songwriting, wilderness backpacking, whitewater ...

Interest in personal bankruptcy is high as Americans continue to wrestle with a mix of high borrowing rates, persistent inflation and elevated amounts of debt. While there are a few different personal ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a life preserver when you’re drowning in a sea of debt, but what happens when there’s a financial ...