Drowning in debt? Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer relief, but they work very differently.

If you're filing for bankruptcy soon, the required waiting periods could have an impact on your approach.

Bankruptcy can offer a fresh financial start, but there are complex rules on how often you can file for relief.

Mark Henricks has written on mortgages, real estate and investing for many leading publications. He works from Austin, Texas, where he engages in songwriting, wilderness backpacking, whitewater ...

When a company files for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11, investors often lose out ...