Rule 523 dictates the debts you can't erase through bankruptcy (and the list might surprise you).

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

Bankruptcy exemptions determine what property you can keep, so knowing these limits is crucial before you file.

When Whitney Catalano filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2022, she was self-employed, living in an apartment she couldn’t afford and carrying $60,000 in credit card and personal loan debt. For her, ...