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

Filing for Chapter 7? Avoid the errors that could derail your bankruptcy case or leave you worse off financially.

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

*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 ...