# The Rise of ‘Zombie Debt’ (old) and How Bankruptcy Can Help Get Rid of It.

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Podcast: [Bankruptcy Through The Looking Glass](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bankruptcy-through-the-looking-glass-7098720)
Published: 2025-08-22T20:44:26+00:00
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Duration seconds: 612

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In this informative episode, host Abigail Vaca and bankruptcy expert Barry Levine discuss the phenomenon of zombie debt - old debts that resurface years later. Barry explains how these debts can come back to haunt people, the legal implications, and how bankruptcy can provide protection against such claims.

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