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Bankruptcy
A legal process in which an individual or business has their assets liquidated or restructured in order to pay off creditors.
More Details
Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows a person or business to repay their debts to creditors through the sale of their assets or by creating a repayment plan. The goal of bankruptcy is to provide a fresh start for the debtor and to give them relief from their financial obligations.
Example
You might file for bankruptcy if you have accumulated a large amount of debt that you are unable to repay, for example, through medical expenses. In this situation, you may file for bankruptcy in order to get relief from their debts and to start fresh financially.
Related Terms
APR
APR, or annual percentage rate, is a measure of the cost of borrowing money that includes the interest rate and other charges as a yearly rate.
Remittance
A financial transaction in which money is transferred from one person to another, typically to support family members or other loved ones.
Compound Interest
Interest calculated on the sum of a principal and accumulated interest from previous periods.