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

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Chapter 7 Trustee in ManagedStorage (aka Incentrix Solutions) Files Preference Actions

Introduction In January, Jeoffrey L. Burtch, the Chapter 7 Trustee (the "Trustee") in the ManagedStorage bankruptcy proceeding, commenced adversary proceedings in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court against various defendants. As alleged in the complaints

Right-brain investing: no math, no problem

Play the market without solving equations. Channel your right brain for sage investing.

Can wages be garnished for old debt?

Old debt never dies, but there is an expiration on a creditor's ability to garnish wages.

Individual investors plan retirement

Can individual investors accurately assess the importance of saving for retirement?

To pay for your kid's college, HELOC or refi?

To fund your child's education, these loans can help. Find out which is best.

Don't buy stocks in these market sectors in 2012

Buying the right stock means knowing what to avoid. Here are several sectors to skip and why.

BRICs: building return from emerging markets

Brazil, Russia, India, China. Find out why the future of investing may be in emerging markets.

Caring for your pet after you're gone

You may not always be around to care for your pet. Don't let Fido be left to the dogs.

Ride dividend stocks to snag a regular return

Dividend stocks may not be for high rollers, but for steady returns, try these sectors.

Spot profit-eating investment fees

Don't let investing fees soak up your gains. Scope out these costs that can shrink your return.

Libor: What it means for the American consumer

Check out how a key foreign interest rate impacts the interest you pay in the U.S.

Pros & cons of investing in company stock

Company stock is a common workplace perk, but it's not always a good investment.

Bankruptcy Judges are Number ?

Being a judge isn’t a popular calling lately–at least during the Republican Presidential primary season. Courts are blamed for everything that ails society. For example, Republican Presidential contender Rick Santorum laid out his view that the

Asset Acceptance Fined for Illegal Collections Activity

The FTC recently imposed the second-steepest penalty ever imposed on a debt collector. According to the New York Times, Asset Acceptance, one of the largest collection companies in the country, recently agreed to pay a 2.5 million penalty to settle

Who loses when the lease-to-own term ends?

The lease-to-own term has expired, and the home lost value. Can this deal be saved?

Bankruptcy? It May Even Help Your Security Clearance.

Practicing bankruptcy law in the greater Washington, DC area, we often get this question from nervous government employees and defense contractors: "If I file bankruptcy, will I lose my security clearance?" The answer is: It's not the bankruptcy

Don’t Be Fooled By “Simple” Bankruptcy Forms!

I saw that Katie Porter over at Credit Slips posted a blog that new, simplified forms for consumer bankruptcy cases are being considered by the Bankruptcy Rules Advisory Committee. The proposed forms can be accessed here and start at page 189 through

Discharge of Debt

A debtor can obtain a discharge of debt by filing for bankruptcy. A discharge of debt releases the individual’s personal liability for many types of debts. A discharge prevents creditors from making any collections efforts upon the debtor including

Admit It: Countrywide Is Bankrupt

After Brian Moynihan became CEO at the start of 2010, B of A's stock lost more than half its value. The most obvious reason is Countrywide.

What bargain shoppers find on sale in February

From swimwear to blueberries to winter jackets, here's what's on sale in February.