You can sometimes get a loan during bankruptcy, but there are challenges Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, ...

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Filing for bankruptcy isn't a decision that most people take lightly, and for good reason. Not only does a bankruptcy have a significant impact on your finances, but you must also meet specific ...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves liquidating a debtor's non-essential assets to repay creditors. Chapters 11 and 13 are more expensive and longer than Chapter 7, but you can keep your assets. Chapter 7 ...

Micheline Maynard has focused on the business world for much of her career. Also known as Micki, she has been a writer and editor at news organizations including The New York Times and NPR, and is the ...