ABI Blog Exchange

Banks are going to need to make hard decisions to exit some traditional businesses. The question is how to do it to maximize what you get at the exit, and in such a way that remaining businesses can thrive.

Like roaches, op risks hide well, multiply quickly, and should be everyone's problem to stomp out.

Lecturer K. Steven Lovell shares his opinions on how seniors should cope with low CD rates.

Four in 10 Americans say they'll curb holiday spending, but will they surrender to shopping?

Low levels of job security dragged down Bankrate's index in November's survey.

Dazzle your future bride with a stunning engagement ring and your excellent financial sense.

Bankruptcy trustees in California and elsewhere were notorious for holding a Chapter 7 case open while real estate prices rose (hah!  remember those days?) above

What will satisfy today's homebuyers? Bargains in great condition, plus luxurious informality.

Chapter 13 permits debtors to “cram down”, or reduce, the amount of a mortgage on investment property to the property’s current market value.

Can't afford a holiday blowout? Here's how to have a great festive season for less.

First assess your strategy, then determine if your portfolio holdings are worth keeping.

When a small-business owner needs cash in a hurry, these options can fill the bill in the short run.

Don't let a sagging economy stop you from hosting an affordable party with panache.

A report from Financial-Planning.com notes an unsettling trend in bankruptcy filings: in recent years, the number of Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) filing for bankrup