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6 excuses for not saving for retirement

Many bury their heads in the sand when it comes to retirement savings. How about you?

What is the best mortgage for your lifestyle?

Take a look at the different types of mortgages on the market to decide which would be best for you.

Paying taxes on sale of gold or silver

When you sell personal property, you have to pay tax on the gain, but there's no deduction for a loss.

How to locate an old life insurance policy

It won't be easy finding a 40-year-old insurance policy. These few strategies might help.

Data Thieves Find Easy Pickings in Email Addresses

Most of the data security focus is on protecting credit card and account numbers, so criminals have appropriately shifted their strategy to take advantage of low-hanging fruit.

Obama 2011 Jobs Bill Authorizes Collection “Robo Calls” to Your Cell Phone

The Associated Press reports that the Obama Administration wants to legalize the use of “ robo calls” – auto dialers and recorded messages – to cell phones by debt collectors seeking to recover student loans and other debts owed to the federal

B of A Should Take a Page from Vernon Hill

Instead of fees, banks need to focus more on the customer experience. Things like being open seven days a week and staying open an extra hour each day are what will build loyalty and retain customers.

Tenth Circuit Limits the Type of Relief Available for Avoidance of Liens

Last year, Jack Smith, a highly esteemed Creditors’ Rights partner at Holland & Hart, handled a pivotal appeal that forever changed the landscape of lien avoidance issues in the Tenth Circuit. In Rodriguez v. Drive Financial Services. L.P. (In re

Friendly's chain files for bankruptcy

"Friendly's, an ice cream parlor chain known for its Happy Ending sundaes, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday as the sluggish economy and slow consumer spending claimed another casual dining operator." Read more here.

The national organization of bankruptcy judges says reporters are welcome to cover Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan’s talk at its convention in mid-October, if they pay $100.

"The national organization of bankruptcy judges says reporters are welcome to cover Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan’s talk at its convention in mid-October, if they pay $100." Read more here. I will in Tampa for the NCBJ -- can't wait!...

More MERS news

From: Bankruptcy law discussion list [mailto:BANKR-L@LISTSERV.ILLINOIS.EDU] On Behalf Of Stanley J. Kartchner Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 7:40 AM To: BANKR-L@LISTSERV.ILLINOIS.EDU Subject: More MERS news For those keeping track, several

Take Care Of Yourself First In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

If a debtor files Chapter 13 bankruptcy, their disposable income must go to pay their creditors. However, the bankruptcy code allows certain deductions when calculating a debtor’s disposable income. Insurance is one of several deductions that

Your Bankruptcy Lawyer–Experience Matters

If you are thinking about filing bankruptcy, possibly the most important decision you’ll make will be which attorney to hire to represent you in that bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy attorney will guide your decision-making throughout the process, from

List of the 63 Friendly's Restaurants That Have Closed

Bankruptcy Glossary: “Claims” Against the Estate

A “claim” against a debtor’s bankruptcy estate is creditor’s allegation that it has a bona fide legal right to payment from the debtor or the debtor-in-possession if the case is filed under chapter 11. Because claims are used by creditors to

Friendly’s Closes 63 Restaurants

Associated Press While Chapter 11 is meant to bring new life to the sundae- and burger-slinging Friendly’s chain, it does mark the end for some of its restaurants. Are you a frustrated Friendly’s Fribble or Frunion lover? Read on to find out

Friendly's Files for Bankruptcy

Dexia on Verge of Government-Backed Breakup

ADP: 91,000 Private-Sector Payrolls Added in September

Learn About Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Myths

There’s a wealth of information online about how a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can affect your finances– and what you can do to prevent bankruptcy from permanently affecting your credit score. However, like many things on the internet, it’s important to