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

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

When you've completed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan and earned a discharge, the hope is that your financial troubles are behind you. Life doesn't always unfold that neatly, though, especially ...

Mark Henricks has written on mortgages, real estate and investing for many leading publications. He works from Austin, Texas, where he engages in songwriting, wilderness backpacking, whitewater ...

Filing for bankruptcy is never part of anyone's plan. It feels like closing a door that can't be reopened. In reality, it's a legal tool designed to help you start over. Here's what actually happens ...