When you face overwhelming debts, you probably wonder if you’ll ever pay it off. For those with thousands and thousands in medical debt, or credit card debt, the stress of mounting debt can be overwhelming. That’s one reason why some decide to file for bankruptcy,...

The decision to file bankruptcy is a stressful one. Although the number of bankruptcies in the United States is on the decline, it's estimated that more than one million people will file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 this year. A bankruptcy can help you get past a...

When you find yourself in escalating debt with little way forward, understanding the best options available to you can be difficult. That's especially true when every option will still be difficult, as is often the case for those whose debt has become unmanageable. At...

To many people, debt consolidation sounds like a solution to debt problems. By consolidating credit card debt into one loan, debtors can reduce their monthly payments and pay a lower interest rate. Unfortunately, the promises of debt consolidation often do not pan...

There many myths about bankruptcy and taxes. Some experts say that tax debts are not dischargeable. Others say they are. In reality, some tax debts are dischargeable while others aren't. Here are answers to common questions about tax debts and bankruptcy. Can I...