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

Americans filed hundreds of thousands of bankruptcy petitions over the past year, with Chapter 7 representing a large percentage of those cases. That makes sense considering that Chapter 7 is ...

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

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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 ...

A co-signer will be held responsible for the debt if a borrower files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Here’s what you should know in order to protect yourself.

Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other businesses can file for protection under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. While a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can lead to ...