Deciding on bankruptcy is tough, but declaring bankruptcy can be a financial lifeline. Learn how to assess your situation ...

Choosing the wrong type of bankruptcy. Selecting the wrong chapter is one way to go wrong early in the process. For instance, a Chapter 7 petition may be rejected if the filer has enough income to ...

Going bankrupt might seem like an extreme but attractive way to wipe your financial slate clean, but it's not a decision to take lightly. Here's how it works. When should I file for bankruptcy?

Determining whether a merger with a near-bankrupt company makes sense requires careful consideration. Merging a company headed toward bankruptcy adds another layer of risk to successful execution ...

5 Key Reasons People Go Bankrupt -- and How to Avoid Them By Selena Maranjian – Feb 11, 2018 at 9:33AM You may not be able to prevent every risk, but you can reduce your odds of financial disaster.

Bankruptcy might be seen as a dirty word but it's a pretty simple concept - it's when nearly all of your debts are written off because you can't afford to pay them at the time that they're owed.

"Social Security cannot go bankrupt. Ever. If bankruptcy means that the program will run out of money, it is not possible," said Martha Shedden, ...

Here's some good news, and some bad, regarding personal bankruptcy: In the 12 months ending in June 2017, bankruptcy filings dropped by nearly 3%.. 5 Key Reasons People Go Bankrupt -- and How to ...