Wednesday, October 7, 2015

MORTGAGES, STUDENT LOANS & BANKRUPTCY MORTGAGES

Two of our local judges recently posted an article regarding their travels through the Real Estate Collapse and resulting Foreclosure Crisis. Their analysis reassembles four chapters in a yet unfinished volume. Some of this insight follows: In the first chapter  the jurists note, "Liberalized  credit, inflated  real estate appraisals, unsustainable repayment terms, securitization...

Monday, September 21, 2015

WHAT ALLOWS DISCHARGE OF STUDENT LOANS IN BANKRUPTCY?

BloomburgBusiness recently published an article that pretty much shows the reality of how much “hardship” is required under the “undue hardship” standard when determining if a debtor can discharge student loans in bankruptcy. The Headline read: “Courts Rule That Disabled Woman Living Below the...

Monday, July 27, 2015

WHAT CONSTITUTES “UNDUE HARDSHIP”

WHAT ALLOWS DISCHARGE OF STUDENT LOANS IN BANKRUPTCY? BloomburgBusiness recently published an article that pretty much shows the reality of how much “hardship” is required under the “undue hardship” standard when determining if a debtor can discharge student loans in bankruptcy. The...

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

4 Misconceptions About Credit Card Debt

   1.    You only need to pay the minimum each month.  Your credit-card bill will show the total amount you owe and a minimum payment, typically about 4% of your bill. Paying at least the minimum payment by the due date keeps you current and helps your credit score,...