Many debtors confuse dismissal with discharge, so it’s essential to check your paperwork to understand your status before ...

You can file for bankruptcy as often as you like; however, there are limits to how often you can receive a discharge. The timetable is as follows: Chapter 7 after Chapter 7: every 8 years Chapter 7 ...

Deciding to file for personal bankruptcy is a tough choice, but you shouldn’t beat yourself up over it. Bankruptcy is specifically designed to help consumers get out from under the cloud of debt. And ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

It has been quite a few years since personal bankruptcies hit the headlines. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, personal ...

If you’re getting hounded by creditors, facing foreclosure on your home or feeling overwhelmed by debt in other ways, bankruptcy might be the answer. Filing for bankruptcy has lasting ramifications on ...