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

Filing for Chapter 7? Avoid the errors that could derail your bankruptcy case or leave you worse off financially.

Right off the bat, let's dispense with bankruptcy's stigma. While the notion of erasing valid debts and starting fresh doesn't sit well with everyone, it's a concept as old as Moses. More than that, ...

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BENNINGTON — The Southern Vermont College trustees have once again voluntarily entered the former college into the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process — likely heading toward an auction of real estate and ...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves liquidating a debtor's non-essential assets to repay creditors. Chapters 11 and 13 are more expensive and longer than Chapter 7, but you can keep your assets. Chapter 7 ...

Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a serious financial decision for individuals who have large amounts of debt they likely won’t ever be able to repay. Though filing for Chapter 7 ultimately gives you a ...