Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring this year due to ‘mounting financial pressure’ — but how do you know when you need a ‘financial reset’?

Bankruptcy is an option when you are facing serious financial difficulties. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a way to legally ...
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What can you not do after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Americans are in a tough spot right now when it comes to debt. According to the latest Household Debt and Credit Report, the total household debt hit $18.2 trillion in Q1 2025, and credit card ...
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What You Might Do to Qualify for a Mortgage After Bankruptcy

Learn about securing a mortgage loan after bankruptcy, from rebuilding credit to understanding lender requirements. Learn its ...
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Can My Parent’s Bankruptcy Affect Me? Here’s What Financial Experts Say

According to the latest data from the U.S. Courts, the total number of personal bankruptcy filings increased by about 16% from 2023 to 2024. During this period, there were 434,064 total filings ...

Household debt just hit a new high. Here's what to do about yours now.

Household debt just hit a new all-time high. Here's how to slash your high-rate card balances before they spiral.
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Everyday Cheapskate: Bouncing back from bankruptcy is hard; you must do these 6 things

Dear Mary: Please give me some pointers on bouncing back from bankruptcy. Will this have any effect on future employment opportunities? -- Emmaline Dear Emmaline: Pay your bills on time; never be late ...
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39-year-old was ashamed of his $86,000 debt—declaring bankruptcy allowed him to start over: ‘It completely changed my life'

One of Jay Swanson's earliest money lessons was to "go ahead and go into debt," he tells CNBC Make It. When the 39-year-old content creator and entrepreneur behind two YouTube channels and Paris in My ...