This little-known bankruptcy timing rule can impact your case, your assets and even whether you can file at all.

Bankruptcy is a legal process designed to relieve debt that a borrower cannot repay. It offers individuals and businesses a fresh financial start by liquidating assets or establishing a payment plan.

As 2025 winds down and the holiday season looms, millions of Americans are confronting an uncomfortable truth: Their debt has become unmanageable over the past year. And, that makes sense. Not only is ...

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