Filing for bankruptcy is a last resort for consumers who find themselves in a tough financial situation. "If you can pay off ...

When debts reach the point of becoming unmanageable, bankruptcy can be an option. This is usually seen as a last resort, as ...

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In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, creditors may seize assets to repay your debt. However, these assets are subject to federal and ...

A Mesa man got a notification from his credit card companies that that they were closing his account because they said he filed for bankruptcy. So he called Gary Harper and the On Your Side for help.

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Gen Z has seen its credit score drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt ...

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