Drowning in debt? Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer relief, but they work very differently.

When debt becomes unmanageable, the first question is often not whether to file for bankruptcy, but which chapter offers the right framework. The answer is rarely one-size-fits-al ...

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 ...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer big relief to overwhelmed borrowers, but it comes with serious drawbacks, too.

The article reviews economic and credit conditions shaping 2026 bankruptcy trends, including what may influence Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings for individuals and small businesses. What should ...

Filing for bankruptcy isn't for everyone. But in some cases, it can be the right move to protect assets and retirement savings.

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 ...

When a company files for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11, investors often lose out ...

A nearly 30-year-old Greek restaurant in Fells Point has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy for the sole purpose of halting the ...