With credit card debt sitting at record levels and more Americans struggling under the weight of high-rate balances, bankruptcy filings have become an increasingly common consideration for borrowers ...

*Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as “liquidation bankruptcy,” allows people to discharge most unsecured debts. This includes medical bills, payday loans, and credit card balances. A trustee may sell ...

Synergy World operated a network of more than 100 restaurants, but the sudden bankruptcy means plastic and eGift cards are no ...