Does a Chapter 13 bankruptcy take all of your income?

Learn how the right debt relief option can help you avoid bankruptcy now.

What's the two-year rule for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and how does it impact borrowers?

This little-known bankruptcy timing rule can determine whether a Chapter 13 case ends in relief or disappointment.

Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring this year due to ‘mounting financial pressure’ — what it really means to file

Bankruptcy is an option when you are facing serious financial difficulties. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a way to legally ...

New father, 20, overwhelmed by $32K student debt and $21K car loan, fears bankruptcy — here’s the 1 thing Dave Ramsey says he can do to avoid it

But, according to Dave Ramsey, John isn’t bankrupt. “You’re 20 years old. You have a baby and you’re scared. And you’ve done ...

Is it hard to get approved for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy has specific income requirements, but many filers qualify. Here's what determines the outcome.

Personal Bankruptcy Filings Soar Amid ‘Mounting Financial Pressure’

Epiq AACER linked the rise to the "mounting financial pressure" faced by Americans in 2025, reflected in rising household ...

How much income is too much for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

The income limits for Chapter 7 depend on numerous factors, including a complex calculation called the means test.

Disposition of Environmental and Landlord Claims in Bankruptcy Presents Challenges

Today we report on two recent decisions. One involves the calculation of landlord damage claims and the extent such claims are subject to the damage cap under Section 502 of the Bankruptcy Code. The ...