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

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 ...

As 2025 winds down and the holiday season looms, millions of Americans are confronting an uncomfortable truth: Their debt has become unmanageable over the past year. And, that makes sense. Not only is ...

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 ...

Debt settlement and bankruptcy are drastic solutions for serious financial problems. Most consumers who qualify for Chapter 7 are better off choosing bankruptcy. Debt settlement can be a better option ...

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 ...