Whether you’re facing foreclosure, maxed-out credit cards or constant calls from creditors, you’ll eventually have to do something for financial relief. One option is bankruptcy. However, you’ll face ...

The two main bankruptcy options available to people overrun by consumer debt are Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. The options differ greatly in how they work and the relief they provide. Below are the basic ...

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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 ...

Bankruptcy is one of those topics that nobody wants to become an expert in, but sometimes you have no choice. The good news is that compared to 2021, there have been fewer bankruptcies in the U.S. in ...

Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh start. There are different kinds of bankruptcy you can file; the one you choose depends on what you’re eligible for and how ...