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Insolvency Service “reframes” view of creditor – IPs can apply their discretion (UK)

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10 insider grocery savings secrets

Get your scoop straight from the source: experts and grocery store managers.

Tie your Series I-bond buying to tax refund?

Using a tax refund to buy bonds lets you hike the amount you can buy in a year. Here's how.

Which segments of America feel financially secure?

Our poll shows which Americans feel confident about their finances. Do you?

Cut taxes without itemizing

Some taxpayers can claim up to a dozen or more deductions right on their 1040 return.

Rock 'n' rollin' in money with Barry Fey

Barry Fey, concert promoter of rock legends, shares investment stories and advice.

Charts: Americans' views on economy are split

Bankrate's charts reveal Americans' personal finance outlook in March.

Mistakes to Avoid Prior to Filing Bankruptcy – Part I

Avoid Credit Card Use Prior to Filing Bankruptcy If you’re thinking of filing bankruptcy in the near future, don’t use your credit cards! You see, credit card companies used their deep pockets to lobby Congress to add special protections to credit

Avoid bankruptcy: Just Turn In Your Car, Right?

Bankruptcy isn’t something that you think you need to do. After all, you don’t owe that much money, or you think you can manage your debts – except for your car. So what to do? You have it all figured out. You are going to voluntarily surrender your

Strategic default is business, not personal

Tempting as it is to walk away from a mortgage, strategic default can have nasty costs.

Common Mistakes To Avoid Before Filing Bankruptcy -- So Painful!

Often, debtors come to the bankruptcy lawyer's office after already having made costly mistakes that could easily have been avoided, including: Borrowing against a home to pay down credit cards. Now the debtor has turned what, in many cases, was

University Park Bankruptcy Attorney Tells How Secured Creditors Are Dealt With Under Chapter 13

Link University Park bankruptcy attorney states that secured creditors are repaid pursuant to the terms of a Chapter 13 plan. Mortgage arrearages are listed as a secured debt and they are paid back over the course of 3 to 5 years. The amount of the

Matteson Bankruptcy Attorney Talks About Creditors Approval Of Plan

Link Per Matteson bankruptcy attorney, all creditors do not have to approve a Chapter 13 plan for a plan to be confirmed by the court. Typically the trustee is going to be the one who recommends whether or not your plan is going to be confirmed by

Country Club Hills Bankruptcy Attorney Talks Length Of Chapter 13 Plan

Link A typical Chapter 13 plan is going to last anywhere from 3 to 5 years according to County Club Hills bankruptcy attorney. The Chapter 13 plan could last much shorter than that, provided the debtor pays off 100% of his debt. Typically a Chapter

If I File Bankruptcy in Atlanta, Can My Employer Fire Me?

I get this question all the time when clients come to file bankruptcy in the Atlanta area. It is perfectly reasonable for a potential Georgia debtor to want to know whether one can be fired or demoted for filing bankruptcy. Fortunately, the answer is

Bankruptcy Debtor Education Course With New Twist

Individuals who file bankruptcy must take and certify they have completed a course on personal financial management after filing the case, or the case will close without a discharge. This personal financial management course must be conducted by a

5 good reasons to sign a caregiver agreement

A caregiver agreement sets expectations in writing so everyone knows their responsibilities.

Key elements of an effective caregiver agreement

When drafting a personal-care contract, take these important factors into consideration.

Floating Values on Money Funds Would Be Useless and Harmful

The notion that forcing money market funds to abandon their stable $1-per-share value and "float" will make the financial system safer is a fiction.

Katie Porter Named Independent Monitor for California's Part of National Mortgage Settlement

California Attorney General Kamala Harris has appointed Credit Slip's own Katie Porter as independent monitor for California's part of the national mortgage settlement. The five financial institutions involved in the settlement have committed to

Declare Personal Bankruptcy or Continue to Try to Pay the Debt?

If you are struggling to decide between declaring personal bankruptcy or paying off your debts, then it’s important to address a few truths about your current financial situation. You’ve been struggling to keep up with the bills for a while now. You