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 ...

Getting the timing right can mean the difference between a successful bankruptcy and one that leaves debts behind.

Last year, over half a million U.S. bankruptcies were filed. While entering bankruptcy can be painful and leave a financial scar, it’s often a necessary last resort for those trapped in a cycle of ...

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 ...

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 ...

You can buy a house after Chapter 7 bankruptcy or while paying into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan. How soon you can apply for a mortgage after bankruptcy depends on the type of bankruptcy, the outcome ...

The filing of a bankruptcy case can have a significant impact on any type of construction project, whether the bankrupt debtor is the owner of the project, the general contractor, a subcontractor, or ...

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