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

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Welcome Back Melissa Jacoby

A few evenings ago, a wonderful e-mail arrived in my inbox from Melissa Jacoby, the Graham Kenan Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina. Melissa was one of the founding members of Credit Slips, and she was writing to accept our

Americans claim to be on top of their finances

Bankrate's poll reveals nearly half of Americans review their finances six or more times a year.

Young, single mom faces deep debt troubles

Being a single parent is a difficult task -- made harder still by large debts.

Overall financial situation

Seven out of 10 Americans say their financial situation is better or about the same as last year.

Net worth

Two out of 10 Americans (22 percent) say their net worth is higher this year versus a year ago.

Americans more upbeat about personal finances

More Americans express optimism about their personal finances in Bankrate's most recent poll.

Americans more sanguine about personal finances

The Financial Security Index rose to its highest level since June.

Debt

About a quarter of Americans feel less comfortable with their level of debt than last year.

Savings

Some 14 percent of Americans report feeling more comfortable about their savings than last year.

Job security

Seventeen percent of Americans feel more job security now, up from 13 percent last month.

What if the euro -- the EU's currency -- fails?

Collapse of the euro could have far-reaching impact here and abroad. Here are the scenarios.

Avoid these 6 errors when you have an open house

Would you try to sell a house with a dead critter in the pool? Hint: It doesn't work.

The slippery slope of serial home refinancing

At today's low rates, a refi is tempting. Follow these tips to make sure it's right for you.

Second Mortgage Debt Relief

Second Mortgage “Stripping” One of the advantages of filing bankruptcy under Chapter 13 is that an entirely unsecured second mortgage, or other junior mortgage, can be “stripped” from your homestead or other real estate. This mortgage is then treated

Zoo: Jungle Bells is Here

The Jungle Bells sign beckons onlookers to enter. For the past several years, the Zoological Society of San Diego has featured its main holiday events at the San Diego Zoo. This comes after years of hosting the Festival of Lights at the Wild Animal

Homebuying doesn't freeze credit but cools score

A homebuyer's credit isn't frozen after getting a mortgage, but the score is lower.

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul: US Economy Edition

The Administration seems to have cut a deal to extend the payroll tax cut, which is a smart economic move in terms of trying to support demand. But it's being paid for by an increase in the "G-fee" (guarantee fee) charged by FHA and Fannie Mae and

Getting Over the Mess Mr. Madoff Left Behind When He Confessed

By Tally M. Wiener, Esq. Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC collapsed in December 2008 following Mr. Madoff’s confession to his family that he had been orchestrating a multi-billion dollar fraud for decades. Marketing materials had promised

12 money tips from holiday 'experts'

Who better to give seasonal financial advice than Santa, Scrooge or even Elvis?

Bankruptcy Filing Made Simple-A Bankruptcy Guide for Every State

I have written a series of filing for bankruptcy guides. Right now, they are exclusively on Amazon for Kindle. While the Road Out of Debt works your way out of debt through different means and places bankruptcy as a backstop, I thought a simple guide