Learn about the qualifications for bankruptcy, including residency, income limits, and eligible debts. Understand the types ...

Filing for bankruptcy can wipe out debt, but it might also cost you. Here's what you risk losing in the process.

Filing for bankruptcy can come with steep costs, even before your debts are discharged. You’ll need to pay court filing fees, complete required counseling courses and cover attorney fees, which ...

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy stays on your credit report for up to 10 years, and while you can rebuild your credit after filing, it may affect your ability to borrow, rent or even get a job in some cases.

I considered filing for bankruptcy and started working with a lawyer. After I pay my bills and the estimated payment of $1,500 a month for the bankruptcy, I will be left with $100, which scares me.

Many people wonder if filing for bankruptcy is a one-time solution or if it can be repeated when financial struggles persist.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or reorganization bankruptcy, allows you to keep your property while reorganizing debts into a manageable repayment plan. In this case, your HELOC becomes part of that plan to ...