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

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Palatine Bankruptcy Attorney Shows The Need For Chapter 13

Link Often times Chapter 13 is the proper Chapter for someone to file under the United States Bankruptcy Code states Palatine bankruptcy attorney. If you are someone who is trying to save a home that’s in foreclosure or if you are behind on your

Why No Investigation?

Here's a bombshell: the San Francisco City Assessor commissioned a serious audit of foreclosure documentation filed in the past few years. The audit examined 400 foreclosures. It found problems with 85% of them, often multiple problems. What's more

Facebook Should 'Share' More About Plan for Payments

Competition between Amex, Discover, MasterCard, PayPal and Visa is fierce and intensifying. What would Facebook's angle be if it aspired to build a broader payments business?

Why The Bankruptcy Means Test Is Just Plain Mean!

Perhaps the most significant change to the Bankruptcy Code that came out of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ( BAPCPA) was the addition of what is referred to as the “ Means Test.” The Means Test is a calculation

Chart: Top 10 states for foreclosure

Nevada had the highest rate of foreclosure in January. Is your state on the list?

Homebuyer tax credit claims and payback

Some taxpayers will have to claim the first-time homebuyer credit or begin paying it back.

Mortgage rates fall again to another record low

Mortgage rates headed down again, even though the economy is sort of looking up. Kind of.

Car options for people who don't have a car

When you don't have a car, these options will help you get around without buying one.

9 presidents who helped shape our economy

You may know of the Fed and the New Deal, but these other policies also changed the U.S.

Get a tax break for son's college tuition fees?

If your kid is willing to study, bone up on these government dollars for scholars.

What should you do with $30K in extra income

Before you use your extra money for a mortgage or investing, think about your long-term goals.

Diversify. Don't just invest in municipal bonds

If you invest in municipal bonds, follow these tips. Don't rely on just one investment.

Good Regulators Make Mistakes, Hence Ombudsmen

Supervisors must reach out to bankers and encourage appeals where the bank and the agency's front line are at an impasse, and hammer out procedures that give bankers no reason to fear retribution.

No More Special Treatment for Money Market Funds

Money market funds have hurt the community banking industry tremendously by making it more expensive to raise deposits.

LSP Energy Files Petitions for Bankruptcy in Delaware

Introduction On February 10th, electricity operator LSP Energy LP ("LSP") filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. As stated in court filings, LSP owns and operates an electricity

Ex-Naval Ship Workers Sue Over Asbestos Claims

Several people seeking compensation for diseases and death due to asbestos exposure on U.S. naval ships say those responsible for issuing payment are unfairly discriminating against them because they aren’t U.S. citizens. The allegations form the

What is better: Debt consolidation or bankruptcy?

Filed under: Bankruptcy Filing

This Week in Governance News

Just in time before most proxy statements are issued, the SEC staff has issued a CDI on how say-on-pay resolutions should be described on proxy cards and voting instruction forms, with specific examples given of resolutions that would be considered

This Week in Governance News

Just in time before most proxy statements are issued, the SEC staff has issued a CDI on how say-on-pay resolutions should be described on proxy cards and voting instruction forms, with specific examples given of resolutions that would be considered

Surrender Of Property To Mortgage Lender Does Not Forfeit Homestead Exemption

Your homestead property is exempt as long as you intend to maintain the property as your permanent residence. When a homestead owner files bankruptcy he must declare his future intention regarding his homestead property and mortgage. The debtor must