Thinking about taking a DIY approach to bankruptcy? Make sure you understand the risks before you file.

Americans have been drowning in debt over the last few years, and things don't seem to be improving much right now, either. Household debt is at a record high and credit card balances are currently ...

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The decision to file for bankruptcy is rarely easy, but with Americans now carrying more than $1.2 trillion in credit card debt and the average interest rates on those balances exceeding 22%, the ...