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Exemption Policy: Sometimes it Doesn’t Pay to be Debt Free

We have two married 60-something friends who are artists in Santa Fe and own a very simple home with a rental house in the front. The house is tiny by all but New York City standards, and since their income is always in flux (some months several

Beware of “Emergency” or “2 Page” Bankruptcy Filings

A typical Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 petition requires you to submit well over 50 pages of documentation, including: your schedules – which includes a detailed budget, a list of all creditors including addresses and account numbers, a detailed list of

Is your pension at risk?

Public and private pensions come with guarantees, but they're underfunded. Should this concern you?

Why checking account yields are so low

It all starts with the Federal Reserve. Find out how your checking account yield reflects its actions.

Pay off $30K in credit card debt fast

The best way to get rid of credit card debt is to not have any. Barring that, here's what to do.

5 cities with the lowest ATM fees in 2011

ATM fees are on the rise, but in these cities it won't be as costly to get out cash.

Your credit profile affects mortgage rates

Your credit profile affects mortgage rates. Here's how to make sure you get the best deal.

Are you a neurotic investor?

Psychology plays a part in investing. Control these demons and you'll make better choices.

7 ways checking accounts cost you more

To stash your cash in today's checking accounts, you'll pay more and higher fees.

5 cities with the highest ATM fees in 2011

ATM fees are on the rise. Find out the cities where you shouldn't whip out your ATM card.

Checking accounts

Find the latest data on checking account rates and fees in Bankrate's 2011 Checking Survey.

ATM fees march upward in 2011

ATM fees seem to climb every year. Find out how to avoid the cost of tapping your cash.

Renting to the foreclosed

Despite dinged credit, former homeowners hit with foreclosure can make good tenants.

Checking account fees

Bankrate.com's survey shows the average checking account fees in the top 25 U.S. cities.

Are liquid CDs your cup of tea?

These certificates of deposit offer withdrawal flexibility, but the yields aren't too hot.

Create estate plan to avoid family feuds

Don't just draft a will. Write an estate plan to put all family members on the same page.

Consumers socked with higher overdraft fees

Fees for bounced checks have risen, but new rules make it harder for banks to charge them.

Southern District Submits Model Plan for Individual Chapter 11 Cases for Comment

The Southern District of Texas has proposed several local rules for public comment. One of the interesting proposals is a model plan to be used by individual chapter 11 debtors. You can find the announcement with links to related documents here.You

Civility Begins On the Bench

One of the legacies of the Works Progress Administration was the construction of majestic federal courthouses and courtrooms. When you walk into the en banc courtroom of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans or Judge Leif Clark's

Solyndra Executives Plead the Fifth Before Congress