You can file for bankruptcy as often as you like; however, there are limits to how often you can receive a discharge. The timetable is as follows: Chapter 7 after Chapter 7: every 8 years Chapter 7 ...

Americans have been drowning in debt over the last few years, and things don't seem to be improving much right now, either. Household debt is at a record high and credit card balances are currently ...

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If you’re getting hounded by creditors, facing foreclosure on your home or feeling overwhelmed by debt in other ways, bankruptcy might be the answer. Filing for bankruptcy has lasting ramifications on ...

Lena Brands, the owner of the family-dining chains Coco’s and Shari’s, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, in part to ...

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Last year, over half a million U.S. bankruptcies were filed. While entering bankruptcy can be painful and leave a financial scar, it’s often a necessary last resort for those trapped in a cycle of ...