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

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 ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Filing for bankruptcy can come with steep costs, even before your debts are discharged. You’ll need to pay court filing fees, ...

Filing for bankruptcy can feel like a financial lifeline when you’re drowning in debt, but not everyone qualifies. Understanding what might block your path to bankruptcy is crucial before you start ...

I need some advice and, please, no judgment. I racked up credit-card debt when I could not work for two years. I’ve been working now for about five years, but it seems like I just can’t get ahead of ...

The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated ...

'I don't have time to work a second job. I am on call, and I also do not have child care.' Dear Quentin, I need some advice and, please, no judgment. I racked up credit-card debt when I could not work ...