What assets can creditors take away in a bankruptcy?
When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.
5 min read
Oct 23, 2024
Michelle Clardie
EXPERTISE
- Debt management
- Investment
- Credit repair
Michelle Clardie is a seasoned investor who’s been writing professionally about saving and investing since 2017. She used the investment advice she covered to quit her day job in property tax consulting and move abroad, writing her way from one country to the next.
With a Master's in Business Management and Strategy from WGU, Michelle specializes in making complex personal finance topics easy to understand. You may have seen Michelle’s work on:
- Websites for notable financial institutions like PNC Bank and Omaha Mutual,
- Informational websites like coverage.com, interest.com, and mortgage.com,
- And financial blogs like Get Rich Slowly and Wallet Hacks.
Michelle's latest articles
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How to protect yourself from debt relief and credit scams
If you are considering working with a debt relief company, make sure to watch out for debt relief and credit scams.
7 min read Oct 22, 2024 -
Veterans and debt
After leaving active duty, many members of the U.S. military confront debt from loans, medical expenses and credit cards.
5 min read Jul 24, 2024 -
What nonprofit debt consolidation is and how it works
Here’s what to consider to help you determine if free debt consolidation is a good fit for you.
5 min read Jul 16, 2024 -
Accredited Debt Relief: 2025 Review
If you’ve accumulated $15,000 or more in unsecured debt, Accredited Debt Relief may be able to help.
3 min read Feb 23, 2024 -
National Debt Relief: 2025 Review
National Debt Relief specializes in debt settlement for credit card debt relief and general debt relief, offers a free savings estimate and does not require any fees upfront.
3 min read Oct 23, 2023 -
JG Wentworth Personal Loans: 2023 Review
While JG Wentworth is a well-known company, there are still drawbacks to consider. Here are a few examples of what we like about the company and what we think could stand to change.
3 min read Feb 27, 2023 -
Best Credit Repair Companies
The best credit repair companies offer help disputing negative items on your credit report and improving your credit score.
15 min read Nov 04, 2021