New Orleans sex abuse survivors overwhelmingly approve settlement to end archdiocese bankruptcy

New Orleans sex abuse survivors have overwhelmingly approved a settlement plan that would end the Archdiocese of New Orleans' ...

Federal judge agrees to dismiss bankruptcy case filed by Oakland Catholic Diocese

OAKLAND — A federal bankruptcy judge on Wednesday granted a request by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland to dismiss its bankruptcy case, setting the stage for hundreds of sexual assault victims to ...

What is debt cancellation and who qualifies for this type of relief?

Debt cancellation can erase what you owe under certain circumstances, but it's not always as simple as it sounds.

Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring this year due to ‘mounting financial pressure’ — what it really means to file

Bankruptcy is an option when you are facing serious financial difficulties. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a way to legally ...

Here's What Happens When You File for Bankruptcy

A bankruptcy filing can stay on your credit report for up to 10 years. The immediate drop can be steep, often more than 100 ...

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 ...