Some retirement accounts have federal bankruptcy protections, but the rules vary by account type and situation.

When a creditor sues over unpaid credit card debt, the clock starts ticking. If the defendant fails to respond by the court deadline — usually a few weeks — a default judgment can be entered ...

If you’re a single woman, that is a woman who has never married, divorced, or widowed and you are struggling to make ends ...

Income limits vary by bankruptcy type, state, and household size, but they're typically higher than people expect.

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The student loan system feels increasingly unstable and that uncertainty is driving more people to look for relief.

Nonprofits across the country were left in the lurch, unable to access the donor cash that funds their work in education, ...

Plus-size fashion retailer Ashley Stewart filed for bankruptcy Dec. 17, but the filing was dismissed a little over a week ...

Bankruptcies are climbing again in 2025 as higher borrowing costs, lingering inflation and uneven wage growth squeeze ...

A Texas Two-Step Bankruptcy helps companies manage legal liabilities. Discover its process, criticisms, and a detailed example with Johnson & Johnson.

Howard’s Appliance, a nearly 80-year-old retail chain in Southern California that closed its doors Saturday, Dec. 6, is expected to file for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, blaming tariffs and ...