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Harrisburg Holds Its Ground - Jack H. Schick
Harrisburg’s city council’s resistance to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett’s insistence that the city produce a financial recovery plan is starting to pay off. This week the state chipped in $2.6 million so the city could pay its bills and meet its $1 million a month city... Submitted 148 days ago.

Will the Housing Bubble Crush Us All? - TeamAfro
There has always been a certain level of decency and fairness in America in relation to the way we do business, pay our bills and interact with one another. If you did an honest day’s work you expected to receive a fair wage. At the end of the week you took your wages and used them to pay... Submitted 240 days 19 hours ago.

Is Bankruptcy Morally Acceptable--what Does God Think - - Teresa Ortiz
Bankruptcy petitions are climbing at an all time high due to the current economic situation. Some people are using this as an easy way out. It is viewed as an excuse to start anew, but in reality, with a little sacrifice in lifestyle, this can be avoided and is not an ethical solution. But what... Submitted 3 years 38 days ago.

The Achilles Heel: The End of the Monetary System? - - Maurintius
Is it possible that the end of the monetary system is near? If it is, how exactly will the system come to its end? I am going to explain why I think the end of the financial system is near. This is an opinion of mine! It doesn't necessarily have to be this way. If you ask me, the foundation... Submitted 1 year 22 days ago.

Bankruptcy----Is it Just a Way to Shirk Responsibilities? - Sandra E. Graham
A new bankruptcy law had stalled in Congress due to a controversial amendment that prevented abortion protesters from filing for bankruptcy to avoid paying court-ordered fines for violence against abortion clinics. There are different types of Bankruptcy filings-Chapter 7 which consists of... Submitted 2 years 312 days ago.

Foreclosed Homes Have New Tenants--Activists Illegally Move Homeless Into Vacant Homes - Alf Gordon
Picture yourself in this scenario: You are homeless. The nicer shelters are full; the others are places you would not want to house your dog, much less yourself or your family. Someone offers you an opportunity to stay rent-free in a house; all you have to do is put the utilities in your name and... Submitted 3 years 62 days ago.

Can a Personal Bankruptcy Prevent You From Getting a Job? - Stephen Snyder
Personal bankruptcy? Kiss your dream job good bye... For quite some time, it's been standard for financial, gaming and government employees to have their credit reports checked by their employers. After all, we don't want criminals working in the government (insert your favorite joke here).... Submitted 5 years 93 days ago.

Financial Integrity Demands Diligence and Discipline - - Ron Mattocks
A recent New York Times article cited a report by four professors of nonprofit accounting suggesting that theft in nonprofit organizations could be as high as $40 million for 2006, which would represent a loss of 13% of that year's gross contributions of $300 billion. (Report Sketches Crime... Submitted 3 years 259 days ago.

Is it Better to Buy or Lease a Car After Bankruptcy? - Stephen Snyder
If you want to get approved at the best possible terms when buying a car, it's important you know a car lender's credit guidelines before you apply for credit...especially if you're bankrupt. It will save you time and frustration—but more importantly, it will help you avoid credit... Submitted 5 years 87 days ago.

Tips for Preparing to File Bankruptcy - Dayton Harris
1. Gather information on debts. Make a list of all secured and unsecured debt. List these debts separately. Unsecured debt includes credit card debt and some personal loans. Secured debt has a security interest, this includes car loans, house loans, and student loans. Secured debts cannot be... Submitted 324 days 4 hours ago.

Will I loose my Personal Injury settlement in a bankruptcy? - - Michael Goldstein, Esq.
One of the most common questions or concerns that people have when they file a bankruptcy case is whether they will loose any assets. The issue of retaining ones home, car and even wages has frankly been discussed to death. However, one issue that has not received the treatment it deserves is... Submitted 359 days 1 hour ago.

Bankruptcy Explained in Simple To Understand Words - - Mike Coleman
Bankruptcy shouldn't forever damage your entire consumer credit rating. It will likely be shown on your credit history for 10 years. It's regarded as being a debt help tool however it can impact the credit report quite often. It can sometimes be the best tool for farmers experiencing money... Submitted 1 year 19 days ago.

The Bankruptcy Trustee - Dayton Harris
Many people who are considering filing for bankruptcy have probably heard about the bankruptcy trustee. I’m a bankruptcy attorney in Arizona and I receive questions from clients on a regular basis about the role of the bankruptcy trustee and how those roles may differ in a chapter 7 case... Submitted 1 year 21 days ago.

Remove Bankruptcy From Credit Report - 2 Secrets Revealed About Improving Your Credit - - Mark Clayborne
When someone debts exceed their annual income, they turned to the federal law where they surrender their assets to a third party trustee who sells them to pay off outstanding debts. Any other debts left accept for child support, student loans, back taxes, and alimony is discharged.... Submitted 1 year 40 days ago.

ARM Vs Fixed Rate Mortgages; Why Your Monthly Home Payment Went Up - Danny Hammond
What is an ARM Mortgage for a home loan? ARM stands for "Adjustable Rate Mortgage". To understand this term better, we need to know what the options are for mortgage loans and the interest rates that home Buyers are given in these loans. For most home Buyers throughout modern history, home... Submitted 1 year 63 days ago.

How To Protect Your Tax Refund From the Trustee - - Michael Goldstein, Esq.
When someone who is facing financial difficulty decides to file for bankruptcy there are many secondary choices they must make. They may be able to decide which chapter of bankruptcy they should file, Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization. Once that decision has been made the Debtor... Submitted 1 year 122 days ago.

Financial Disclosure Good Idea or Bad Idea? - - Jon Enochs
February 2010 If you have ever assisted a client in a short sale or loan modification then you are aware that lenders frequently request that your clients make financial disclosure. This financial disclosure is usually a condition precedent to the lender modifying the client’s loan or it’s... Submitted 1 year 136 days ago.

What Can I Expect If I Don't Pay My Bills - Christy Thompson
When a person is considering bankruptcy and they have made the decision to file bankruptcy it is not uncommon for them to ask the question, "If I can't afford to pay my debt, what can I expect to happen now"? One of the hallmarks and the actual starting points for bankruptcy is to actually... Submitted 1 year 143 days ago.

What Relief Can I Get From Creditors in Bankruptcy - Christy Thompson
In bankruptcy there are so many different factors involved in this article we are going to look at what relief you can get from creditors while you're in bankruptcy. In previous article we've talked about all the steps that you can take before bankruptcy. But to truly get rid of the debt... Submitted 1 year 143 days ago.

Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer – Can I File Bankruptcy If I Make A Lot Of Money - - Christy Thompson
Just about every Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer has heard it before and its nothing new. Can I file for bankruptcy even if I make a lot of money? You see even though people made good money before and they make it now there are still options for them under bankruptcy. So the answer is absolutely... Submitted 1 year 218 days ago.

Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer – Is Bankruptcy Good or Bad - - Christy Thompson
An Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer heres it a lot, the age old question about bankruptcy. Is bankruptcy good or bad? Depending on who you talk to you will here both sides and some people say bankruptcy is good and others say bankruptcy is bad. Bankruptcy is great. And the reason its so great is... Submitted 1 year 218 days ago.

10 Things You Can Do To Avoid Personal Bankruptcy - EVER! - - Donovan Baldwin
We all know that bad things happen to good people. You may have been doing everything right all your life long and one day, a hurricane named Katrina blows in, or, perhaps, an oil rig named Deepwater Horizon explodes, and all your life's savings are wiped out. While the best laid plans of... Submitted 1 year 218 days ago.

Phoenix Bankruptcy Lawyer – Treat Bankruptcy Like A Financial Tool - - Christy Thompson
A good phoenix bankruptcy lawyer is there to help you but if you are looking at filing bankruptcy in the state of Arizona there are important things you need to know. If your filing for bankruptcy you're probably stressed and overwhelmed. You need answers. The best thing to do is treat... Submitted 1 year 219 days ago.

A Primer on Bankruptcy Strategy - - Dave Clark
When creditors are knocking, it is time to reconsider your priorities. Slipping behind on your payments—occasionally—is not a cause for concern. You know you can stretch your bills a month or two and catch up paying only a few late fees. Chronic lateness however is a different matter.... Submitted 2 years 88 days ago.

Shareholders Retain LBO Payments in Exchange for Stock under Bankruptcy Code Exception - Joseph O'Neil
Usually in the context of bankruptcy, shareholders receive nothing for their equity interests unless all other creditors are paid in full. Even when shareholders receive payment prior to a bankruptcy filing, the Bankruptcy Code provides that such transfers may be subject to avoidance and... Submitted 3 years 300 days ago.