Facing overwhelming debt? Learn how bankruptcy works and whether it could be right for you. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

Before you swipe, withdraw or transfer cash, you should know how spending works in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.

Rule 523 dictates the debts you can't erase through bankruptcy (and the list might surprise you).

Bankruptcy discharge refers to the legal process that absolves a debtor from the responsibility of paying certain debts, providing them with a fresh financial start. The exact process varies depending ...