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

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It's The Economy - Your Economy

Now that the economy is no longer an issue, we have to turn to a new topic- "The Economy", but a different sense of the economy - YOUR economic condition. This may mirror the government's or, perhaps, you may actually understand the state of your

It's The Economy - Your Economy

Now that the economy is no longer an issue, we have to turn to a new topic- "The Economy", but a different sense of the economy - YOUR economic condition. This may mirror the government's or, perhaps, you may actually understand the state of your

What Bankruptcy Filers Need To Know About Nondischargeable Debts

Nondischargeable debt in bankruptcy is a class of debt which cannot receive a bankruptcy discharge. Child support, student loans, alimony, taxes and debt incurred because of criminal activity may be considered nondischargeable by bankruptcy court

It’s Official: Labor Day is a Better Bankruptcy Holiday

With fantasy football leagues across the country kicking off this Labor Day weekend, we thought we’d run our own matchup. Memorial Day versus Labor Day. Mano-a-Mano. May the better holiday win. Interestingly, many Americans view Memorial Day as the

Pay down mortgage or increase savings?

Keep paying on your mortgage to snag the tax benefit and bump up savings with extra cash.

Sell home or refi ARM: A matter of timing

By refinancing, you'll have a longer timeline to sell while getting today's low mortgage rates.

Posen Bankruptcy Lawyer Examines The Bankruptcy Discharge

Link Debtors are often confused by just how bankruptcy helps them. Some think that the government pays off their bills – which it doesn’t. A debtor who successfully goes through bankruptcy receives a discharge. The discharge is a court order that

Bankruptcy Options For Debtors In Community Property States

When I meet with a married couple that are considering a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, one major consideration that needs to be addressed is whether or not to file for both, or only one of the spouses. I practice in Louisiana. Louisiana is a community

7 tips on how to refinance a student loan

If you're interested in a student loan refinance, here are seven tips to consider.

The 5 most amazing alternative-fuel cars

Whether it's a hybrid, diesel or electric car, you have choices to cut costs at the pump.

Own up to remodeling without permits

In the long run, it's cheaper to disclose unpermitted work than to hide it from buyers.

How to Do Your Bankruptcy Credit Counseling

The Bankruptcy Code mandates that the debtor take a credit counseling course within 180 days prior to filing bankruptcy. The course is one of the many useless hoops debtors must jump through prior to filing their bankruptcy petition. If you really

East Hazel Crest Bankruptcy Attorney On Getting Started

Link Today, let’s examine the B word, which in this case, actually stands for bankruptcy. The first step is to get the client into the office for a free consultation. Here at David Siegel’s office, we always offer free consultations for all of the

Disclose Everything States Glenwood Bankruptcy Lawyer

Link Another thing that you have to do is discuss any and all transfers, and this is a bone of contention for most debtors because they oftentimes will try to do things in anticipation of bankruptcy being unaware that what they’re doing is

Palos Park Bankruptcy Lawyer On Full Disclosure To The Attorney

Link Now once you got to your attorney’s office, you have to disclose everything fully, completely, and accurately and honestly. If you don’t do that, you’re going to hamstring your attorney because your attorney needs to know all the ins and outs of

Exploration of Special Problems Associated With California Spousal Exemption Waivers Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §703.140(a)(2)

California allows a debtor to pick between two different sets of bankruptcy exemptions, and the chosen set of exemptions must be used exclusively. One set of exemptions protects debtors against judgment creditors. This is referred to as the “regular

Exploration of Special Problems Associated With California Spousal Exemption Waivers Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §703.140(a)(2)

California allows a debtor to pick between two different sets of bankruptcy exemptions, and the chosen set of exemptions must be used exclusively. One set of exemptions protects debtors against judgment creditors. This is referred to as the “regular

Why Great Mobile Payments Ideas Die Young

Mobile payments have attracted tons of buzz over the past year, but even with all the hype, the tough rules of business apply, particularly for those companies that can't find the right niche or powerful cheerleaders, or run afoul of stringent

Cooking up a pricey backyard barbecue

Ready to drop $200K on the ultimate summer bash? Your beer and burger will be heavenly.

Considering a new bank? Consider this

Ask yourself these three questions before deciding to switch to a new bank.