Can Social Security recipients file for bankruptcy?

TL;DR

Some retirees are facing unmanageable debt, leading them to consider options like bankruptcy.
Social Security recipients are eligible to file for bankruptcy, and their benefits are protected and generally excluded from means tests for Chapter 7.
Bankruptcy can halt collection efforts and erase qualifying debt, but it comes with fees and credit damage.
Other debt relief options include debt settlement, debt management programs, consolidation, and balance transfers.
The best debt relief option depends on individual circumstances, including the amount of debt, assets owned, and creditor actions.

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