This bankruptcy timing rule could determine whether you keep recent payments or lose them to creditors. Here's why.

Filing for Chapter 7? Avoid the errors that could derail your bankruptcy case or leave you worse off financially.

Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a serious financial decision for individuals who have large amounts of debt they likely won’t ever be able to repay. Though filing for Chapter 7 ultimately gives you a ...

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 ...

Right off the bat, let's dispense with bankruptcy's stigma. While the notion of erasing valid debts and starting fresh doesn't sit well with everyone, it's a concept as old as Moses. More than that, ...

Whether you’re facing foreclosure, maxed-out credit cards or constant calls from creditors, you’ll eventually have to do something for financial relief. One option is bankruptcy. However, you’ll face ...

Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other businesses can file for protection under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. While a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can lead to ...

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