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See if you qualify to lower your monthly payments, reduce multiple payments into 1 and become debt free in 24-48 months. Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh ...

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 ...

The average American household currently carries over $7,000 in credit card debt, and for a large number of borrowers, other debts, like medical bills and personal loan debts, are also piling up amid ...

When outstanding tax debt becomes overwhelming, you should weigh all of your options. There are two main types of bankruptcy you can use to discharge tax debt, but it’s important to work with legal ...

While filing for bankruptcy can provide breathing room in your budget, it can also have lasting negative effects on your credit and finances. If you need to apply for a personal loan to cover ...

A bankruptcy court properly denied a Massachusetts attorney's bankruptcy petition after finding he had engaged in "clear and blatant misconduct" for false oaths about his law firm's income and his ...

Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh start. There are different kinds of bankruptcy you can file; the one you choose depends on what you’re eligible for and how ...