Many senior citizens, especially those who do not have an adequate amount saved for retirement, frequently face financial difficulties. Statistics also suggest that senior citizens are filing for bankruptcy at a greater frequency than they did 13 years ago. In reality, filing for bankruptcy in some situations is the best way to obtain financial relief. This article will discuss why more senior citizens should consider bankruptcy. The Types of Bankruptcy It is critical that anyone who files for bankruptcy understands that the process is irreversible and cannot be undone once a person has entered it. Senior citizens have two types of bankruptcy from which to choose, which include the following:   Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In this process, you begin by providing the court with information about all existing debts. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is available to senior citizens whose income is below the state’s median level. During this process, most of a person’s debts are relieved and any non exempt assets are sold to pay off creditors. If a person has enough disposable income to finance a Chapter 7 repayment plan, they will not be eligible for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The primary advantage of Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that a person [...]