Before you swipe, withdraw or transfer cash, you should know how spending works in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.

This bankruptcy timing rule could determine whether you keep recent payments or lose them to creditors. Here's why.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers relief from your debt, but the limitations of this approach can impact your finances.

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*Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as “liquidation bankruptcy,” allows people to discharge most unsecured debts. This includes medical bills, payday loans, and credit card balances. A trustee may sell ...

If you’re exploring bankruptcy, that probably means your debt situation is serious. It can be really frustrating to find out that bankruptcy cases cost money. If you had money, you might not need ...