How much does it cost to file bankruptcy?

Let’s be perfectly honest: If bankruptcy is among your considerations for fixing your financial situation, the associated cost of filing likely aren’t significant enough to keep you from doing so. Still, it’s good to understand what costs are involved so there aren’t any surprises. This article will walk you through...

7 celebrity bankruptcies and what you can learn from them

Tax man troubles. Bad investments. Shady financial advisers. Lavish spending. These are some of the pitfalls that lead the rich and famous to file for bankruptcy. Here are seven of the most famous celebrity bankruptcies. Most famous folks end up filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a much less common form (6,891 filings...

How to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Hopefully, if you’re reading this, you’ve looked into different ways to resolve your debt woes before jumping straight to bankruptcy. For most people, these debt relief options include debt settlement, debt management, and even debt consolidation if your finances aren’t too far gone. But if you're considering Chapter 13 bankruptcy,...