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

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Financial reform, one year later

One year after financial reform was approved, new rules to put it into action have stalled.

Financial reform: winners and losers

Financial reform will have a far-reaching effect. Find out what the new law will mean for you.

6 ways to avoid pesky overdraft fees

Bank fees are on the rise. Here's the lowdown on how to avoid them.

Pros and cons of prepaid debit cards

Prepaid cards help you limit your spending. But are the payoffs worth the fees?

How to buy private medical insurance

Buying private medical insurance isn't simple, so get started with this quick guide to the basics.

Lots of rentals may mean bargains

Many rentals in a neighborhood may mean mini prices. Seize bargaining power and bid low.

Mortgage Mediation In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Sabotaged By Lender Document Requests

Have you been jerked around by mortgage banks in court ordered mortgage mediation in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases? Another local attorney spoke with me this week about how big banks are playing debtors and their attorneys in court ordered mortgage...

Harvey Bankruptcy Lawyer And The Chapter 13 Repayment Structure

Link A Mortgage arrearage is reorganized through Chapter 13. It’s got to be paid 100% back whatever that arrearage is; the dollar amount must be accurate. We need to amend the plan to satisfy them. And then the rest of the creditors, of course, get

Why U.S. Banks Have Little to Fear from Sovereign Debt Downgrade

The downgrading of U.S. government debt by Standard & Poor's Friday evening is a grim milestone in the history of American finance-and one that will be parsed in excruciating detail in coming days-but the ultimate practical impact on financial

Bankruptcy Means Test: New Case Allows Three Vehicle Operating Expenses

If you’re considering filing bankruptcy, you probably already know how important it is to properly complete Form B22, the bankruptcy means test, which determines whether you are eligible to file chapter 7, or whether you must instead file a repayment

7 retirement investing mistakes

Avoiding these common investing missteps will improve your chances of retiring in the money.

7 cool crossovers that save you some coin

Not as large as an SUV, a crossover offers a mix of value, practicality and style.

Ousted Owner Cooks Up Plot to Buy Giordano’s

Melanie Cohen The ousted owner of the Giordano’s pizza chain is putting together a bankruptcy auction bid that would enable him to recapture the iconic Chicago restaurant company once again—though his attempt may turn out simply to be a pie-in-the

Redundancy in SBA Programs Stalls the Recovery

Changing the 7(a) rules to move commercial real estate loans exclusively to the 504 program would immediately free up millions of dollars in working capital and start-up loans for small businesses.

Can a Foreclosure Sale be Set Aside as a Preference in Bankruptcy?

It is commonly understood that bankruptcy law affords no basis to set aside a prepetition foreclosure sale, even if the sale generated far less than the fair market value of the property, as long as the sale was conducted in a procedurally proper

What Are the Benefits of Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Thanks to everyone who participated in this week’s McFarlandLaw bankruptcy Q&A session! This week, Mary L. from Aurora, Colorado asks: “What are the benefits of filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Colorado?” In Colorado, most people who can choose

Want to Make Sales? Try Hiring a Sales Force

We're doing almost nothing to deliver a branch experience that resembles any kind of profitable "store" experience.

Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Bankruptcy Fraud Charges

"German A. Posada of Las Vegas pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Philip M. Pro to charges of filing a false 2004 individual income tax return and making a false statement in a bankruptcy proceeding, the Justice Department and the...

Dodgers, MLB submit loan agreement to bankruptcy court

"The Dodgers and Major League Baseball submitted a $150-million loan agreement to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Friday, under which the league would loan the Dodgers the money needed to get through the season at 7% interest and would not...

S&P Withdraws From Rating CMBS 2.0; Now Stock Market Whip Lash - How Will This Impact CMBS 2.0 & CREF Liquidity?

I've already commented on this MAJOR drag for the recovery of the commercial real estate markets: little liquidity from the public markets - primarily the void formed by the absence of a significant volume of new CMBS loans (now known as "CMBS 2.0")