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.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves discharging debt through liquidation. Chapter 13 bankruptcy focuses on reorganizing debt through a repayment plan that typically lasts three to five years. Filing Chapter ...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows people with regular income to repay debts over time, protecting assets and recovering financial stability. To qualify, individuals must meet income and debt limits and ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. The decision to file bankruptcy is a heady one, but then there is the question of which type of bankruptcy to file. You have ...

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 ...

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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 ...