The decision to file for bankruptcy is rarely an easy one to make. For many people, a bankruptcy filing comes after months or even years of struggling with mounting debt, creditor calls and the ...

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Bankruptcy is a federal legal process intended to help individuals and businesses eliminate or repay their debts under the protection of bankruptcy courts. It's a tool designed to provide financial ...

Jeanine Skowronski is an editor, writer, and journalist with more than 15 years of experience in personal finance and business, including roles at Bankrate, CreditCards.com, and Policygenius. Her work ...