Miscellaneous

A Day in the Life of a Bankruptcy Trustee

Trevor Higgins — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:50:09 GMT

A Day in the Life of a Bankruptcy TrusteeLaurie B. Williams is a much needed commodity in Wichita, Kansas. While few are excited to meet with her, all require her help, because she is the city’s Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee.

Sensitive Company Filing Bankruptcy: Families “Bail Out” Ontario-Based Adoption Agency

Trevor Higgins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:37:55 GMT

Sensitive Company Filing Bankruptcy Families “Bail Out” Ontario Based Adoption AgencyFour hundred families currently working to adopt orphans from Ethiopia have many pressing questions regarding the filing bankruptcy process after the Imagine Adoption agency filed bankruptcy earlier this month. TBKPhoto12

Making the Most Out of Filing Bankruptcy ~ A Success Story

Trevor Higgins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:45:04 GMT

Making the Most Out of Filing Bankruptcy ~ A Success Story In a story of bankruptcy success, Denny Simmons of the Evansville, Indiana Courier & Press reports on Scott Anderson, who made the most of his bankruptcy. Before his bankruptcy,

Texas Attorney General Cracks Down on Debt Settlement Companies

Trevor Higgins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:33:08 GMT

Texas Attorney General Cracks Down on Debt Settlement Companies Sometimes, the promises are just too good to be true. That was the case with some of the claims made by four debt settlement companies. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has

Fore! Some Golf Country Clubs Now Forced to File Bankruptcy

Trevor Higgins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:06:31 GMT

Fore Some Golf Country Clubs Now Forced to File Bankruptcy In a recession, everyone is looking to cut costs. That’s bad news for your average country club, which stays in business by providing luxury to those willing to pay extra.

Both Patients & Hospitals Struggling Through Recession

Trevor Higgins — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:34:53 GMT

Medical bills are often cited as a major reason why some people file bankruptcy. Read this article about struggling hospitals and how it may affect us.

Phoenix Coyotes File for Bankruptcy

Trevor Higgins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:41:56 GMT

NHL's Phoenix Coyotes Filing for Bankruptcy The Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League have recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, meaning that it is seeking government protection as it reorganizes its financials in order to satisfy its creditors. As

The True Unemployment Rate is Hard to Swallow

Trevor Higgins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:27:56 GMT

We have to think back to 1983 to remember a time when so many people were out of work. As bad as it seems, we may not even be hearing the whole story, according to a startling report by MSN Money.

Dangers of Debt Snowball Plans

Trevor Higgins — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:14:06 GMT

The debt snowball approach to reducing debt is fairly simple, but is it advisable? Although some financial advisors advocate it, for many debtors it may only be a quick fix.

The Impact of the Economy on Charitable Giving

Trevor Higgins — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:30:24 GMT

Although there is speculation that charitable giving may drastically decline as a result of the economic crisis,the full impact has not yet been felt.