Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers relief from your debt, but the limitations of this approach can impact your finances.

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Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 may discharge or reorganize your credit card debt. Some debts may not be cleared in bankruptcy, such as nondischargeable obligations, recent luxury purchases or fraudulent ...

Thinking about bankruptcy but worried about your home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Filing can pause collections, but it doesn’t erase your balance — and foreclosure is still a risk if you stop ...

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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 ...