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

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Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney On When And How To Contact Your Chapter 13

Link The answer is you typically will not have to contact the Chapter 13, expect on rare occasions. For example, all the correspondence that we have with the Chapter 13 trustee is going to come through our office. We are going to file the petition

Am I A Bad Person If I File for Bankruptcy?

Almost all of my clients hate to schedule their first appointment with me. It’s not because I’m a bad guy, or that I treat my clients poorly–just the opposite. My clients are shown respect and understanding, and a ready ear to hear their problems. So

The Way Forward: Going in Circles?

The latest proposal for dealing with the mortgage crisis comes from The Way Forward by Daniel Alpert, Robert Hockett and Nouriel Roubini (AHR), a policy paper sponsored by the New America Foundation. AHR present is an incredibly wide-ranging proposal

Bankers Must Be Part of the Solution

From the Tea Party, to the anti-Wall-Street crowd, to the silent majority that is hunkered down and fearful for the future, anger at The Establishment is higher than at any time since the Vietnam era.

How to pick a secured credit card

Secured cards can help you build your credit. These tips should help you select the right one.

Finding the best student checking account

Open a checking account with the right perks and keep your scholar out of financial trouble.

4 options for old 401(k) money

When changing employers, it can make sense to consult professionals about retirement planning.

5 great second jobs for extra cash

Looking for ways to pay down debt? Make up to $100 per hour with these second jobs.

Preparing for retirement in your 30s

A saleswoman who gets paid on commission can tweak her finances to better prepare for retirement.

Tips to cope with job loss in recession

Lost your job? Here are 15 ways to meet your financial obligations until you get back on your feet.

Beware of tax scams

Be on the lookout for thieves seeking to pilfer your personal information.

5 steps to go from fired to hired

A career coach says it's best to be honest about having been fired when you interview for a new job.

Which to buy: short sale or foreclosure?

Looking for a housing bargain? Check out pros and cons of distressed homes before buying.

6 warning signs you could lose your job

People aren't just fired. These tips will help you pick up the vibes of a coming job loss.

Wife waits for hubby's Social Security

An older, nonworking wife's benefits are on hold until her husband applies for Social Security.

Bankers Need to Stop Hiding in Their Bunkers

Banks are already in the thrall of a new business model even worse than the utility one: the industry is frozen solid in fear both of relentless credit risk and remorseless regulatory requirements.

Which Debts Were Discharged In My Bankruptcy?

Once a debtor receives a bankruptcy discharge, a two page document called “the discharge notice” is issued. This document simply states that the debtor is granted a discharge but won’t specifically mention which debts were discharged in bankruptcy

MLB withdraws motion to disqualify Dodgers' lawyers

"Los Angeles Dodgers will be allowed to continue to use its lawyers to represent it in its bankruptcy petition, a day after the Major League Baseball withdrew a motion to disqualify the team's lawyers. In court papers filed with a...

Ghost of Borders Haunts Halloween

Reuters If you’re looking for a Snooki wig or vampire teeth this Halloween, there’s a good chance that you can find what you’re looking for in your old neighborhood Borders store. Costume retailers are among those setting up shop in the more than 350

Los Angeles County Bar Foundation Casino and Poker Night

Program Information: You are invited to join us on Thursday, November 10, 2011 for an evening of fun, food and Vegas-style gaming at Casino & Poker Night hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Foundation at the newly-redesigned LA Athletic...