Similar Articles |
|
The Motley Fool May 25, 2005 Tom Taulli |
What Bankruptcy Reform Means for You This year, bankruptcy will become a much more severe option. Here's a look at the new law. |
Investment Advisor November 2006 David L. Miller |
A Law With an Immediate Effect The new landscape of bankruptcy in America: IRS officials and tax professionals review the impact of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. |
The Motley Fool October 18, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Did Bankruptcy Reform Work? A year after new bankruptcy laws took effect, the results are still mixed. What is clear, however, is that many honest people are suffering for the bad actions of a few abusive debtors. |
AskMen.com July 7, 2002 Donald Morrison |
The Ups & Downs Of Bankruptcy While filing bankruptcy shouldn't be a shameful process, it is one that ought to be approached with caution. It's a means of repayment that isn't cut out for every financial situation, regardless of how catastrophic they may seem, and its consequences can be detrimental and far-reaching. |
Financial Advisor December 2005 Gregory Bresiger |
Unprotected Clients? Financial advisors must understand how the new bankruptcy law changes the rules of asset protection. |
The Motley Fool August 31, 2007 John Rosevear |
Don't Be Afraid of Bankruptcy Although bankruptcy's reputation is as a refuge for deadbeats, most of those who end up filing are regular folks who have gone through a life-changing (and finances-changing) experience. |
Entrepreneur January 2004 Jane Easter Bahls |
Against Your Will Is your business drowning in debt? If so, you should know about a legal maneuver creditors can use to force your business into bankruptcy. |
The Motley Fool March 10, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Bye-Bye, Bankruptcy? Expect to have a tougher time declaring bankruptcy soon. If you're deep in debt, learn more about the new rules. |
BusinessWeek October 29, 2007 Christopher Farrell |
Bankruptcy Reform Bites Back For consumers, debt relief is harder to come by. And that's adding to housing woes. |
Entrepreneur September 2001 Chris Sandlund |
Born Again Good businesses don't have to die just because they've gone hopelessly, out-of-control in debt. There is a place they can turn for redemption: the bankruptcy laws. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
How To: Declare Bankruptcy Times are tough and you've found yourself with a pile of credit card debt -- and you have no way to pay it off. Here's how to declare bankruptcy properly. |
Financial Planning November 1, 2005 Ed Slott |
IRA Protection The good news: Your client gets more IRA creditor protection. The bad news? Your client is bankrupt. If this can help even one or two of your clients protect their retirement funds, then you can be a real hero by knowing about the new rules and helping your clients through tough times. |
Financial Planning November 1, 2005 Russell Wild |
Worst-Case Scenario If we ask ourselves (and we need to ask ourselves) what financial planners can do to protect the assets of a client from serious illness or injury, the first two items on the list are clear: Adequate health insurance and a good disability policy. |
BusinessWeek November 12, 2007 R. Berner & B. Grow |
Prisoners of Debt The fresh start promised by bankruptcy is under attack as big lenders keep squeezing money out of consumers whose debts were canceled by the courts. |
BusinessWeek July 29, 2010 Linda Sandler |
$1 Billion to Clean Up Lehman In the biggest U.S. bankruptcy ever, Lehman may spend five more years selling assets of $639 billion to pay unsecured creditors as little as 14.7 cents on the dollar. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2007 Brian Greenspoon |
Bankruptcy Sales Understanding sales processes from a legal standpoint during bankruptcy can be useful for commercial real estate professionals in the current market conditions. |
BusinessWeek July 4, 2005 Amy Borrus |
Creditors Will Crack The Whip Tough new rules will make corporate bankruptcies quicker and more brutal. |
Inc. February 1, 2003 Bobbie Gossage |
Case Study: Going for Broke Few small companies survive Chapter 11, which makes filing for bankruptcy a last resort for the average privately held business. |
CFO January 1, 2006 Tim Reason |
Going for Broke Did Congress undermine a key pillar of American capitalism by tinkering with Chapter 11? |
Inc. June 2009 |
Managing Business Insolvency and Bankruptcy Even after a business fails, an owner has important choices to make. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
Survive Bankruptcy Fortunately, there are logical steps and resources to help you survive and rebuild during these trying times. |
The Motley Fool August 12, 2005 Roy Lewis |
When IRAs Meet Chapter 11 Does a recent Supreme Court ruling shield IRAs from bankruptcy creditors? A simple reading of the court's decision could suggest that IRAs get absolute bankruptcy protection -- but that's not the case. |
CFO June 1, 2010 Vincent Ryan |
Breezing Through Bankruptcy Companies filing for Chapter 11 protection are exiting sooner than ever, but is faster always better? |
Financial Planning September 1, 2009 Stacy Schultz |
Staying Alive As the economic environment has pinned many financial advisors against a wall, for some, bankruptcy is their best chance at salvaging their business. |
CFO October 1, 2010 Vincent Ryan |
Bankrupt Companies Say "Pay Us Back" Bankruptcy trustees are aggressively seeking to reclaim payments made by near-insolvent firms to vendors and other unsecured creditors. |
HBS Working Knowledge August 25, 2003 Baker Library Staff |
Researching Bankruptcies on the Web A place to start for researching or filing bankruptcies. |
BusinessWeek May 13, 2009 Peter Coy |
Failure: A Bankrupt Idea Why the bankruptcy process that sorted out the mess when companies failed no longer works. |
BusinessWeek November 12, 2007 Robert Berner |
Whose Second Chance? Some of the country's largest financial firms have been accused of harassing consumers over debts that courts have canceled. Some debtors are fighting back. |
The Motley Fool January 7, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
This Trend Could Destroy Your Savings New laws haven't stemmed the tide of bankruptcies. |
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
In Debt Over Your Head? The sooner you see disaster on the horizon, the easier it is to tackle the problem by yourself. If you're unable to make all of the minimum payments on your debt, afraid to answer your phone, or failing at negotiating better terms on your own, you might consider credit counseling. |
The Motley Fool May 19, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
Why You Should Love Homeowner Defaults Overall, experience has shown that leniency in bankruptcy does more good than harm for society as a whole. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2007 Donald Jay Korn |
Cover Your Assets Proven asset protection vehicles continue to be vital for any planner intent on helping clients shield their wealth. |
HBS Working Knowledge March 25, 2013 Kim Girard |
How Chapter 11 Saved the US Economy In a relatively short time, much of the corporate debt that defaulted during the US financial crisis has been managed down and corporate profits have rebounded. Stuart C. Gilson reviews the power of Chapter 11 bankruptcy |
Inc. June 2004 Adam Hanft |
Grist: Why Bankruptcy is Bad for Business What happens if a small business needs to seek bankruptcy protection? The current laws counterintuitively favor large bankruptcies. It's time to address this lopsided situation |
BusinessWeek May 2, 2005 Gene G. Marcial |
Less Debt For Asta To Forgive The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention law helps companies like Astra Funding increase collection of outstanding receivables, thereby increasing its earnings. |
CFO June 1, 2003 Alix Nyberg |
Second Acts After bankruptcy, companies often teeter between encore and final curtain call. |
BusinessWeek July 11, 2005 Amy Borrus |
A Business Rife With Bad Guys A new bankruptcy law will send hundreds of thousands of people into a minefield where legitimate counseling agencies do business alongside unsavory players. |
CFO October 1, 2011 Vincent Ryan |
Asset Sales: The Other Endgame Why insolvent companies are discovering that filing for bankruptcy is often not the best way to go. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2005 Rebecca McReynolds |
Bankruptcy's Toll New legislation will make it tougher for small businesses to get a fresh start. This means that advisers have to be more vigilant to make sure their clients aren't blindsided in today's uncertain economy. |
The Motley Fool July 31, 2007 John Rosevear |
Credit Counseling Basics If you're buried in debt, finding a debt-reduction plan could be one of the best things that could happen to you. |
Entrepreneur February 2003 C.J. Prince |
Vulture Capital You can't beat the big creditors to the bones of a bankrupt client, so what do you do? |
The Motley Fool August 12, 2009 Selena Maranjian |
How Your Stocks Can Get Wiped Out Are you considering investing in a company in or near bankruptcy? Think twice. |
Salon.com March 12, 2001 Bruce Shapiro |
Let the hogfest begin! Washington's new "bankruptcy reforms" will fatten bankers' bulging wallets and force more credit-card debtors into the poorhouse. Welcome to the Bush era -- where greed is good again! |
The Motley Fool March 31, 2005 |
Chapter 11 and Taxes What happens when a company you own shares in files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection? How do you determine whether you have a total loss for tax purposes? |
CFO January 1, 2003 Kris Frieswick |
What's Wrong with This Picture? Polaroid's passage through Chapter 11 exposes how bankruptcy can give debtors too much power. |
Salon.com April 12, 2001 Damien Cave |
Generation bankrupt They got hooked on credit cards when the good times seemed forever. Now the bills are due... |
Chemistry World January 8, 2009 Matt Wilkinson |
Bankruptcy loans approved for LyondellBasell LyondellBasell, the world's third-largest petrochemicals group, has gained permission from a US bankruptcy court to borrow $2.2 billion. |
The Motley Fool March 5, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
This Could Save You From Financial Disaster It's not just about retirement. Tax-favored retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k) plans come with a host of benefits. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2006 Steven E. Ostrow |
Changing the Code While the new bankruptcy act primarily reforms the laws affecting consumer cases, it also contains a number of amendments applicable to business insolvencies. One of the most significant changes involves the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and the treatment of commercial leases. |
The Family Room Gary Foreman |
Behind On Credit Card Bills They call nearly every day hounding us for the rest of our minimum payment which has reached in the neighborhood of $800 a month. Although we are not paying what they request every month, we ARE making a payment. Is there any way we can stop the phone calls? |