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Bankruptcy PodcastYou do? Awesome!
So you already know about how Consumer Help Radio is an audio program that answers your questions about bankruptcy, consumer protection issues, student loan law and just about anything having to do with the law and your money.
You know how I spend a few minutes catching you up on the news you need to know about personal finances and the world of money.

Protecting Yourself From Mortgage Relief Scams

If you are behind in your mortgage or facing foreclosure, you may have been contacted by one or more companies promising to get your loan modified or your foreclosure stopped. Unsurprisingly, all you have to do is pay a hefty, up-front fee. Blanket guarantees such as these—especially with a large advanced sum—smack of dishonesty and should set off your scam alarm. Do not trust these companies, and certainly do not give them any of your money.

Today In Bankruptcy – 03-28-2013

022013_revel_600Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for March 28, 2013 At Revel bankruptcy hearing, judge OKs interim approval of financing Ruling on Stockton bankruptcy eligibility likely Monday Bankruptcy Judge Gives Airline Deal a Go-Ahead

Is Credit Counseling Required in Bankruptcy?

Writing testDebtors considering bankruptcy may be aware of the credit counseling requirement needed for filing.  You are required to complete a credit counseling course before you file and then a financial management course before your discharge can be granted.  This qualification became effective when the bankruptcy code was revised in 2005.  The idea is to help [...]

Tax refunds and bankruptcy

While many people are busy preparing their tax returns, in this post we will focus on the treatment of tax refunds in bankruptcy.

The Wealth of the 1%: How Much Debt Could it Erase?

With the top 1% of earners in the United States bringing home an average of $16.4 million annually, how many mortgages or student loans could the average "one percenter" erase?
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The Wealth of Few, the Debts of Many

The top 1% of Americans earn an average of $16.4 million every year. How much of the average credit card debt or the national debt could this wealth eliminate?

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