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

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 ...

Why are more Americans filing for bankruptcy? New report paints a worrying picture.

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'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 ...

Many people consider bankruptcy but postpone taking action because they don’t know what’s going to happen. Often, they fear losing everything and don’t want to damage their credit. But bankruptcy is ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Filing for bankruptcy can come with steep costs, even before your debts are discharged. You’ll need to pay court filing fees, ...