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

Christian Allred has been a professional writer since 2020. He's written for some of the industry’s top brands and publications, including Rocket Mortgage, PropStream, Propmodo, and CRE Daily.

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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 ...