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Bankruptcy Filings Are Down - But That Doesn’t Mean People Do Not Need to File

Even in an "up" economy there could still be a need to consider bankruptcy

BANK OF AMERICA EMPLOYEES TOLD TO LIE

six former employees of Bank of America who explain what they saw behind the scenes while Bank of America was processing loan modification for homeowners allege that that Bank of America routinely denied qualified borrowers an opportunity to modify their loans to more affordable terms .

BEWARE OF EASY DEBT RELIEF

There are many national debt relief companies that offer bankruptcy alternative programs in Raleigh and Cary. While it seems like a viable option for managing your debt, consumers should be careful about selecting debt relief as the “easy way out.”

Who is Filing Bankruptcy in the US? (Infographic)

The current financial downturn in the US economy is having negative affects on a wide range of individuals. Many individuals are being forced to file bankruptcy in order to relieve themselves of their debt burden. You can see the graphic illustration below bankruptcy can affect anyone and everyone.

New Bankruptcy Filings Decline in Calendar Year 2012

The United States Bankruptcy Courts website reports that bankruptcy cases fell 13 percent in the 2012 calendar year.

Eleventh Circuit Questions Legality of Phone Messages Left by Debt Collectors.

Synopsis of Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals sase considering whether phone messages left for consumers by debt collectors violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Licenses and Permits for San Diego Businesses

Starting a new business in California requires you to register and obtain the proper permits and licenses from government entities. This list helps you find them

The Bankruptcy Perspective on Anna Nicole Smith

Description on jurisdiction of banrkuptcy issues.

Lien Stripping : A Tool Tool to Preserve Real Estate

Summary of lien stripping in bankruptcy

10 Things Homeowners Need To Know About Bankruptcy

Discussion of bankruptcy basics

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