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, ...

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 researching bankruptcy or debt settlement (also called debt relief), you probably have overwhelming debt problems. Debt settlement and bankruptcy can both be effective solutions, but it’s ...

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 ...

As 2025 winds down and the holiday season looms, millions of Americans are confronting an uncomfortable truth: Their debt has become unmanageable over the past year. And, that makes sense. Not only is ...

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 ...

It’s a financial situation that feels hopeless and scary: bankruptcy. Unfortunately, it is also a situation that an increasing number of Americans find themselves in. Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of ...

I need some advice and, please, no judgment. I racked up credit-card debt when I could not work for two years. I’ve been working now for about five years, but it seems like I just can’t get ahead of ...