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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
Lender
A financial institution or individual that provides money to a borrower with the expectation of being repaid, often with interest.
Education Savings Account (ESA)
A type of investment account designed to help families save for the future education expenses of a designated beneficiary.
Balance Transfer
A financial transaction in which an individual moves their outstanding credit card balance to a new card.