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

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. The decision to file bankruptcy is a heady one, but then there is the question of which type of bankruptcy to file. You have ...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help borrowers reorganize debt, but it also comes with some trade-offs to understand.

Chapter 13 restructures debt into a repayment plan lasting three to five years and lets you keep assets like your home. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

When you've completed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan and earned a discharge, the hope is that your financial troubles are behind you. Life doesn't always unfold that neatly, though, especially ...

You can buy a house after Chapter 7 bankruptcy or while paying into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan. How soon you can apply for a mortgage after bankruptcy depends on the type of bankruptcy, the outcome ...