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

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re getting hounded by creditors, facing foreclosure on your home or feeling overwhelmed by debt in other ways, bankruptcy might be the answer. Filing for bankruptcy has lasting ramifications on ...

Filing for bankruptcy can feel like a financial lifeline when you’re drowning in debt, but not everyone qualifies. Understanding what might block your path to bankruptcy is crucial before you start ...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy, often referred to as a "wage earner's plan," allows individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts over three to five years. Buying a ...

'I don't have time to work a second job. I am on call, and I also do not have child care.' Dear Quentin, I need some advice and, please, no judgment. I racked up credit-card debt when I could not work ...