Rule 523 dictates the debts you can't erase through bankruptcy (and the list might surprise you).

Timing matters when filing bankruptcy and using your credit cards at the wrong time could jeopardize your case.

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Filing for bankruptcy isn't a decision that most people take lightly, and for good reason. Not only does a bankruptcy have a significant impact on your finances, but you must also meet specific ...

High credit card balances and steep interest rates are pushing more people to consider debt settlement, but programs are not ...

Americans are feeling a credit crunch: U.S. consumers held a record $1.21 trillion in credit card debt in the second quarter of 2025, according to the New York Fed. Nearly half of cardholders carry a ...