Bankruptcy exemptions determine what you get to keep during and after bankruptcy, including your home, car, retirement account, or personal belongings. But you'll have to comply with exemption rules. Learn more.
A wildcard exemption lets you protect a set dollar amount of any property in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, including collectibles, jewelry, and cash that other exemptions often miss.
If you have a pension or other retirement plan and you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can probably exempt at least some of your pension and protect it from the bankruptcy trustee. Learn more.
If you're worried about losing furniture in bankruptcy, learn how state and federal exemptions protect your goods, plus what to do if their value exceeds the limit.
