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Debt-Relief Firms Attract Complaints

Posted: September 17th,
2008
The Wall Street Journal,
wsj.com
As the economy weakens, a growing number of
consumers are paying big money for services from debt-settlement
companies that purport to help them settle their debts for a
fraction of what they owe. But experiences shows, customers can
end up wishing they hadn't sought such help. The Wall Street
Journal takes a look at one consumer who hired a debt-settlement
company.
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After bankruptcy, an entrepreneur rebuilds

Posted: September 25th,
2008
CNN Money,
money.cnn.com
CNN Money takes a look at one business owner's
success in rebuilding his business life post bankruptcy. "After
losing my first business, I built a successful new one and learned
to live debt-free. "
"Strip-down" Could Ease Subprime Mortgage Crisis
Posted: September 2nd,
2008
UC Davis News,
news.ucdavis.edu
Nearly all debtors who file for bankruptcy
under Chapter 13 are homeowners, according to researchers at the
University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management and
UC San Diego.
Alabama Bankruptcies continue to climb

Posted: September 2nd,
2008
The Birmingham News,
al.com
Birmingham bankruptcy lawyer
Brad Botes said his client base
is approaching levels he has not seen since mid-2005, when a surge
of clients sought bankruptcy protection prior to the tougher new
law.
"Between foreclosures and others overwhelmed by debts as they deal
with high gas, energy and food prices, it is no wonder so many
people are struggling to get by right now," Botes said.
12 Myths about bankruptcy

Posted: July 1st,
2008
Like most big, bad scary things, bankruptcy has a reputation based
on a few tidbits of truth and lots of embellishment. It's not
nearly as frightening once you know the facts.
With a mind toward de-clawing the monster, here are a dozen
misconceptions about bankruptcy. -
bankrate.com
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