What to consider when filing for bankruptcy

Arizona’s Family On Your Side

What to consider when filing for bankruptcy

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Published on Jul 27, 2026, 4:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:20:39

Episode Description

More people are filing for bankruptcy. A new LendingTree analysis shows personal bankruptcy filings have soared 47 percent since 2019. Today, our guest is LendingTree’s chief consumer finance analyst Matt Schulz. We’ll talk about why there are more bankruptcies, the different types, the things to consider before you make that drastic decision, and what happens if you do. 

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