Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Which Is Best for You?

If you’re trying to make sense of bankruptcy jargon and hoping to understand the differences between the different types of ...
ConsumerAffairs

How Much Do You Have to Be in Debt to File Chapter 7?

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. There is no minimum debt requirement to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to U.S. bankruptcy law. In most cases, it ...
Investopedia

Bankruptcy: What It Is, How It Works, and Types

Christian Allred has been a professional writer since 2020. He's written for some of the industry’s top brands and publications, including Rocket Mortgage, PropStream, Propmodo, and CRE Daily.
Law

Fourth Circuit Rules Consumers Can Bring FDCPA Claims on Mortgage Liens After Bankruptcy

If an individual files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which discharges their personal obligations secured by a mortgaged property, are they still a “consumer” with a “debt” as the FDCPA defines those terms ...

1,500 Americans filed for bankruptcy each day last year. They should have done this instead.

Personal bankruptcy filings surged 47% between 2022 and 2025. Here’s what you should do before deciding to file.

Young TikTokers are reframing bankruptcy as a financial hack. Experts say it's far more complicated.

Some young people on TikTok are framing bankruptcy as a life-changing win. Financial experts say the process should be ...