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

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 debt becomes unmanageable, the first question is often not whether to file for bankruptcy, but which chapter offers the right framework. The answer is rarely one-size-fits-al ...

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

Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other businesses can file for protection under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. While a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can lead to ...