Chapter 7

You've been thinking about filing for bankruptcy for months. Maybe you have a lot of outstanding medical debt, which is an incredibly common reason for bankruptcy, or maybe you have credit card debt. No matter how you got it, you realize that you can't pay it off on...

One of the worst aspects of getting into debt you cannot afford to pay back is the constant attention from creditors. They may contact you themselves or pay a debt collection firm to do it. It can leave you scared to answer the phone, open the door, check your emails...

If you are dealing with debt, one of the things you may want to consider is going into bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is usually a good idea for those who have tried other debt-resolution options, such as consolidating or negotiating down debts, but that still have...

When people are in debt, one of the main options they tend to look at is debt consolidation. There are times when debt consolidation can be an excellent choice, but it’s not always the right solution. Consolidating medical debt may seem like a good way to reduce your...

Like many people who need to file bankruptcy, you may not have the means to satisfy your debts through a Chapter 13 repayment plan. You will likely fear the prospect of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, though, since it could cause you to lose your home. Keeping it after...

If you’re planning to get married in the near future, it’s always best for you and your spouse-to-be to talk with each other honestly about your finances. This includes not just your current financial situation, but your attitudes towards spending vs. savings and your...

Millions of Americans file for bankruptcy every year. Then there are millions more who could benefit from filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy but don't. People who put off or avoid bankruptcy have many reasons for their actions. Fear is one of the biggest....

The main reason that people use cash advances is that they’re convenient and they appear to solve an immediate financial problem.  For instance, you could be somewhere that only accepts cash, but you don’t have any on you. Using a credit card to get a cash advance...

You’ve been struggling with debt for a long time. You owe over $500 in student loan payment every month, which is nearly as much as your $600 in rent. You have a job that pays decently, but with rent, utilities, your loans and other items that you need, you’ve found...

Medical bills are already a debilitating burden for many Americans. An estimated two-thirds of all bankruptcies are due to medical reasons – either high costs for care or work time missed – according to CNBC. What’s more, every year more than half a million families...