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.

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Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a serious financial decision for individuals who have large amounts of debt they likely won’t ever be able to repay. Though filing for Chapter 7 ultimately gives you a ...