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

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 ...

When you've completed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan and earned a discharge, the hope is that your financial troubles are behind you. Life doesn't always unfold that neatly, though, especially ...

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 may discharge or reorganize your credit card debt. Some debts may not be cleared in bankruptcy, such as nondischargeable obligations, recent luxury purchases or fraudulent ...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help borrowers reorganize debt, but it also comes with some trade-offs to understand.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. There is no minimum debt requirement to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to U.S. bankruptcy law. In most cases, it ...