The federal filing fee for Chapter 7 bankruptcy currently is $338, while Chapter 13 filings cost $313. Additional costs are involved in filing for bankruptcy, such as attorney and credit counseling ...

Getting the timing right can mean the difference between a successful bankruptcy and one that leaves debts behind.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. The decision to file bankruptcy is a heady one, but then there is the question of which type of bankruptcy to file. You have ...

Before you swipe, withdraw or transfer cash, you should know how spending works in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.

The economy may be showing signs of improvement, but more than 34,000 businesses still filed for bankruptcy in 2014, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. Studies indicate, however, that ...

Whether you’ve lost your job, faced huge medical bills or simply fallen behind on your debt payments, bankruptcy can seem like a way to get some relief, but it also has some serious long-term effects ...