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

Some retirement accounts have federal bankruptcy protections, but the rules vary by account type and situation.

Bankruptcy is a legal procedure that allows individuals or businesses unable to pay their debts to seek relief from some or all of them. In the U.S., bankruptcies are often categorized as Chapter 7, ...

This little-known bankruptcy timing rule can impact your case, your assets and even whether you can file at all.