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Bankruptcy News

After Bankruptcy, Qualifying for a Mortgage

Friday Sep 11, 2009

June Fletcher advises one reader on how to prove their creditworthiness after filing for bankruptcy in the past.


Rethinking Bankruptcy

Friday Jul 24, 2009

Brett Arends discusses what filing for personal bankruptcy really means for you, your assets, family and future.


Hammered by "Nails"

Thursday Jul 9, 2009

A former freelance writer for Lenny Dykstra's Players Club weighs in on the former baseball stars bankruptcy filing.


Bankruptcy Can Lower Pension Benefit

Saturday Jun 6, 2009

Kelly Greene covers why a pension plan at a company in bankruptcy, if not fully funded, may see reductions. Know your rights.


When Pension Benefits Are Protected

Saturday May 30, 2009

If you're relying on a retirement plan from a company that's going bankrupt, don't worry; pension assets can't be extracted by creditors to pay off debt.


California Cities Face Bankruptcy Curbs

Thursday May 28, 2009

As a result of Vallejo, CA using bankruptcy inappropriately, state legislators are pushing a bill that would require municipalities seeking Chapter 9 bankruptcy to first get approval from a state commission -- legislation that would only further fiscally punish a state dealing with a $21 billion budget deficit.


Chrysler Dealers to Face Difficult Battle

Friday May 22, 2009

Expected objections being amassed to Chrysler's widespread dealer closings are unlikely to have any real effect.


Protecting 401(k)s, IRAs From Creditors

Saturday May 9, 2009

Kelly Greene discusess federal protections of 401k and other retirement savings plans.


GM to Shed Pontiac, Close Plants

Friday Apr 24, 2009

Facing bankruptcy, GM reinvents company, shutting down more plants in preparation to rid itself of Pontiac and appeal to Obama's auto task force.


10 Things to Know about Bankruptcy

Tuesday Apr 14, 2009

Here are ten things you should understand about bankruptcy.


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