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

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Mama Don't Take My Kodachrome Away!: Kodak's Chapter 11 -- A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Eastman Kodak Company’s bankruptcy is another in a string of chapter 11 filings by established brand names that lack a clear exit strategy (others are Borders, Hostess, AMR ... Europe!). Bankruptcy provides Kodak with an opportunity to accomplish


Mama Don't Take My Kodachrome Away!: Kodak's Chapter 11 -- A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Eastman Kodak Company’s bankruptcy is another in a string of recent chapter 11 filings by established brand names that lack a clear exit strategy (others are Borders, Hostess, AMR ... Europe!). So much for the " end of bankruptcy"! As noted in Matt

When is it bad to kill a credit card account?

It seems smart to close a credit card account after paying it off. Here's when it isn't.

New federal programs aim to improve health care

Newly created Accountable Care Organizations allow providers to coordinate patient health care.

Want to be an online-dating gold digger?

Never date a loser again. Attract wealthy dates with a well-crafted online dating profile.

Win a Super Bowl bet? It's taxable

The IRS will have a hard time collecting from winning wagers on the Super Bowl game.

Use risky investing to hit financial goals?

Three professors share their opinion about risky investments.

5 hidden costs of having your own classic car

Can you afford a sweet vintage ride? Consider these costs before taking one for a spin.

How can I cut my down payment on a home?

It's tough to lower a down payment at closing. Maybe one of these options will cut your costs.

Popular tax breaks dead. What happens next?

More than 77 temporary tax breaks that expired at the end of 2011 will likely be renewed. When?

How to organize online accounts for your heirs

When estate planning, don't forget to provide your online accounts and passwords to your heirs.

How to lock a mortgage rate for a good deal

Lock a low mortgage rate by comparing a lineup of rates and taking care of timing.

Claims that Freddie Mac 'Bets Against Homeowners' Are Bunk

Caught between Democrats and Republicans, Freddie Mac is guilty of the ultimate sin: owning something it can't easily explain.

Corzine Lists His New Jersey Condo for $2.9M

Associated Press Jon Corzine Jon Corzine seems to be the king of bad investments lately. According to New Jersey property records, it appears that the former New Jersey governor and now-disgraced head of MF Global Inc. put his 2,400 square foot

GM, EPA Reach $23.79M Agreement On Superfund Cleanup Costs

NEW YORK - (Mealey's) The liquidation company for bankrupt General Motors Corp. on Jan. 30 reached a $23.79 million settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to resolve environmental liabilities related to Superfund sites in three

The Automatic Stay: How it Stops Creditors in Bankruptcy

The automatic stay is what stops creditors from pursuing collections against a debtor when bankruptcy is filed. In most cases, it either stops or temporarily ceases collection activity which gives you more time to handle finances. The action can be

Bank Shareholders Will Force Change - Beat Them to It

Shareholders, forgotten in post-crisis banking, are rediscovering their rights and beginning to challenge bank managements.

ISS Issues Additional Explanations for Compensation Evaluations

ISS issued several helpful FAQs to further explain how it will evaluate pay-for-performance, management responses to prior say-on-pay votes and equity compensation plans. A particularly interesting comment indicates that ISS may not be as quick to

ISS Issues Additional Explanations for Compensation Evaluations

ISS issued several helpful FAQs to further explain how it will evaluate pay-for-performance, management responses to prior say-on-pay votes and equity compensation plans. A particularly interesting comment indicates that ISS may not be as quick to

Attorney: Solyndra Still Open to Turnkey Bids

Bloomberg News Solyndra LLC is still talking to buyers who may be interested in restarting the failed solar-panel manufacturer’s operations, the company’s attorney tells Bankruptcy Beat. A second deadline to find a so-called “turnkey” buyer for the