*Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as “liquidation bankruptcy,” allows people to discharge most unsecured debts. This includes medical bills, payday loans, and credit card balances. A trustee may sell ...

Filing for Chapter 7? Avoid the errors that could derail your bankruptcy case or leave you worse off financially.

The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated ...

The number of Americans filing for bankruptcy has been on the rise for years now. Some would argue that rising prices and an ...

If you’re exploring bankruptcy, that probably means your debt situation is serious. It can be really frustrating to find out that bankruptcy cases cost money. If you had money, you might not need ...

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