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An International Drought

Posted on October 15, 2008
Financial shock waves are being felt all around the world. Read on for which countries may be facing bankruptcy.

September Personal Bankruptcy Filings Up

Posted on October 10, 2008
New data shows that personal bankruptcy filings were up significantly in September from the same time last year.

Britain Announces Massive Bank Bailout; Iceland On Brink of National Bankruptcy

Posted on October 08, 2008
Global economic crisis coverage: Britain's new bank bailout plan & Iceland's efforts to prevent a "national bankruptcy".

Online Bid of $1.75 Buys Michigan House

Posted on October 07, 2008
Sign of the times: Woman buys abandoned house on E-Bay for $1.75.

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The Tent City Trend

Posted on October 06, 2008
Tent cities are popping up all around the country as the economy worsens, more jobs are lost and the mortgage foreclosure crisis continues.

Total Bankruptcy Week In Review

Posted on October 03, 2008
The week in review: Total Bankruptcy.

In Foreclosure? Know Your Voting Rights

Posted on October 01, 2008
Ohio Secretary of State reminds residents that they still have the right to vote if they are in mortgage foreclosure. Obama camp recently filed lawsuit to make sure everyone eligible in the country will be allowed to vote--regardless of the status of their mortgage payments.

House Passes Bill Delivering Blow to Credit Card Industry, High-Five to Consumers

Posted on September 29, 2008
House passes the Credit Cardholders Bill Of Rights Act, which is intended to reduce heavy credit card fees and charges. Next step is the Senate, where its future is uncertain.

The Economy: Poll Shows Most People Believe Government Should Step In

Posted on September 26, 2008
New poll shows that people are concerned the economy could worsen if the government doesn't step in--but there are concerns that the bailout could fatten the pockets of the people who created the whole financial crisis.

Retailers Go Bust & Gift Cards Turn to Dust?

Posted on September 24, 2008
Consumer groups are petitioning the FTC for tighter regulation for the gift cards of retailers who go bankrupt. Turns out, not all plastic cards are created equal.

Hey, Washington: What About the Rest of Us?

Posted on September 23, 2008
While big banks and insurance companies are getting handed billions of dollars in federal bailouts, Americans are left to fight their financial struggles alone.

Politicians Question Feds' Bailouts & Offer Solutions to Wall Street Crisis

Posted on September 19, 2008
Politicians criticize Fed's recent financial institution bailouts. Some offer plans of how to fix Wall Street and boost America's fiscal health.

AIG: Taxpayers To The Rescue, As Usual

Posted on September 17, 2008
Another government bailout: AIG gets $85 billion--from taxpayers. Read more at our Total Bankruptcy blog.

More Financial Meltdown as Lehman Files Ch. 11

Posted on September 16, 2008
After the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history by Lehman Brothers, Total Bankruptcy examines what these bank blowouts really mean to the average American.

Countrywide Attempting to Settle Claims of Bankruptcy Manipulation in PA

Posted on September 12, 2008
Former lending giant Countrywide is attempting to settle allegations in Pennsylvania that it purposely defrauded the bankruptcy system and its clients. Countrywide is also being investigated for fraudulent practices in other states.

A Frat House Filing

Posted on September 10, 2008
We know the mortgage foreclosure crisis is bad, but now it's hitting on frat boys?! Fraternity files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to save their home from foreclosure.

The Fannie & Freddie Government Bailout

Posted on September 08, 2008
U.S. government just announced a federal bailout of failing mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. What does this mean?

State Bankruptcy Filing Rates

Posted on September 05, 2008
Bankruptcy filings are up all around the country. See how individual states are fairing.

55+ Americans More Likely to File Bankruptcy Than Younger Generations

Posted on September 04, 2008
New analysis shows between 1991 and 2007, the bankruptcy filing rate increased for older Americans, while people less than 55 years of age saw a decrease in filings.

Unpaid Parking Ticket Results in Foreclosure

Posted on September 02, 2008
Can you really lose your home to foreclosure because of old parking tickets? A Milwaukee, Wisconsin man found out the hard way that it can actually happen.

Consumer Bankruptcies Up 28.8 Percent from Same Time a Year Ago

Posted on August 29, 2008
A new report shows total U.S. bankruptcies are up 29.2 percent during the first six months of 2008, compared to the same period in 2007.

Banks Weigh In on Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

Posted on August 28, 2008
Banks warn passage of Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act will ultimately hurt consumers. Consumer advocates disagree, saying the bill provides long-needed protection from fees and rate hikes.

The Sting of Foreclosure: Fish to Rescue

Posted on August 25, 2008
Foreclosed homes result in abandoned swimming pools, which create a mosquito-breeding nightmare. One fish is working hard to combat the problem.

Cosmetic Surgery with No Money Down

Posted on August 21, 2008
Credit options are helping the uninsured pay for costly surgeries but the interest rates and late fees can make the buy now, pay later choice more of a burden.

"No End in Sight" to American Financial Turmoil?

Posted on August 20, 2008
While current financial turmoil in the United States has been detailed far and wide, a recent editorial in the New York Times called for an end to political posturing on these issues critical to our economy and provided several enlightening suggestions on how lawmakers can begin to make fixes.

Consumer Credit Explodes in June, Further Proving Consumer Claims Unfounded

Posted on August 12, 2008
Despite what a recent Javelin Strategy & Research online survey suggested about consumer credit use being down in the midst of the nation's current economic struggles, recently-released Federal Reserve numbers for the month of June reveal quite the opposite about consumer credit.

Favorable Changes in South Carolina Bankruptcy Law

Posted on June 13, 2008
More people in South Carolina may begin filing bankruptcy because of a new state bankruptcy law. Some consumers who owe a large amount of credit card debt may have previously avoided filing bankruptcy due to income restrictions or for fear of losing their vehicles and other property.

Bankruptcy Filings up Nearly 31 Percent

Posted on June 10, 2008
Despite the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) that went into effect on October 17, 2005, the number of consumers and businesses filing bankruptcy is on the rise. BAPCPA increased the fee to file bankruptcy and placed tighter limits on the income of those who are filing bankruptcy, but aside from a brief decrease in bankruptcy filings at the end of 2005, has done nothing to slow down the number of people and businesses who find that filing bankruptcy is their best option.

Free Credit Scores for Six Months

Posted on June 04, 2008
TransUnion has recently settled a lawsuit with several disgruntled credit users and you can reap the benefits. As part of the settlement, TransUnion will be offering free credit SCORES for six months, beginning in mid-June. As you may know, free...

Ever Heard of an "Application for Debt"?

Posted on May 28, 2008
How we talk about credit goes a long way in revealing our attitudes toward using it responsibly. From Urban Word of the Day comes a new term to describe the junk mail flood of credit card applications. Application for Debt: An of offer of credit from a financial institution...

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