Boating and fishing retailer West Marine, as expected, filed for bankruptcy protection after years of mounting pressure from high leasing costs that executives said drained cash and blocked recovery ...

You can file for bankruptcy as often as you like; however, there are limits to how often you can receive a discharge. The timetable is as follows: Chapter 7 after Chapter 7: every 8 years Chapter 7 ...

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin Depot enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy and takes its entire Bitcoin ATM network offline amid regulatory ...

If you're overwhelmed by debt, bankruptcy can seem like the only way out. But that relief comes with lasting consequences. It's a major legal step that can remain on your credit report for up to seven ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

If you're trying to pay off high-interest credit card debt, the process can feel like an endless cycle of stress and mounting interest charges. And, that's especially true right now. The Fed rate ...

Bankruptcy can halt many garnishments — but Social Security is a different story. Here's what to know.

The cryptocurrency company announced its plans to shutter its business on May 18.