Bankruptcy is a serious decision with long-lasting consequences. Before taking that step, explore these six alternatives.

Filing for bankruptcy could be a smart move in certain cases, but in others, debt relief could make more sense.

Declaring bankruptcy can offer big relief to those buried by debt, but do debt collectors get paid in the process?

If you're struggling to pay your bills, you might be able to lower your payments by working with a debt relief company specializing in debt settlement. Unlike debt consolidation, which merges ...