Drowning in debt? Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer relief, but they work very differently.

If you’re having debt management problems, bankruptcy can help. Understanding how bankruptcies work and the types of bankruptcies available to you will help you decide whether this is a viable option ...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help borrowers reorganize debt, but it also comes with some trade-offs to understand.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. The decision to file bankruptcy is a heady one, but then there is the question of which type of bankruptcy to file. You have ...

If you're filing for bankruptcy soon, the required waiting periods could have an impact on your approach.

Outcomes vary depending on the type of bankruptcy filed, whether the loan is secured and whether a personal guarantee was signed. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Bankruptcy filings were up in 2025. Both Ohio and Stark County saw an uptick but lower numbers than the national average.

When Whitney Catalano filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2022, she was self-employed, living in an apartment she couldn’t afford and carrying $60,000 in credit card and personal loan debt. For her, ...