Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers relief from your debt, but the limitations of this approach can impact your finances.

Filing for Chapter 7 can wipe out your debt quickly, but some property may be on the line if it isn't protected.

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 ...

Chapter 7 auto lender collapse leaves borrowers with limited credit facing tighter financing and fewer options for auto loans ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. There is no minimum debt requirement to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to U.S. bankruptcy law. In most cases, it ...

LIT International Group, Inc., doing business as LIT Boutique, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on December 11. Through this filing, the women’s clothing boutique plans to liquidate its assets under the ...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is faster and cheaper than Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but it’s not the best option for everyone. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Several recent signs are highlighting the fact that consumers are struggling to keep up with their debt payments. Bankruptcy filings jumped last year, delinquency rates remain elevated and Americans ...

While the ideal goal is to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy filing, you could find the need to file for personal bankruptcy again. There’s no limit to the number of times you can file, but there ...

This chapter provides an in-depth understanding of the new trademark filing system and fee increases enacted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on 18 January 2025. On 18 January 2025, ...

The court could dismiss your case or change it to Chapter 7 if you’re late on your Chapter 13 payment. You can request a payment reduction or amendment if you’ve faced an unexpected financial hardship ...