Rule 523 dictates the debts you can't erase through bankruptcy (and the list might surprise you).

Bankruptcy is a legal procedure that allows individuals or businesses unable to pay their debts to seek relief from some or all of them. In the U.S., bankruptcies are often categorized as Chapter 7, ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. But there's a persistent misconception about Chapter 13 bankruptcy that ...