Seasonal Jobs That Can Inject Some Life into Your Savings Account

October 24th, 2010 by Brayden McLaurin

People have experienced many financial hardships linked to the current economic situation. Many lost jobs or endured deceased working hours. Many individuals exhausted unemployment and savings resources. The necessity to tighten budgets and reduce consumer spending leaves families without a means to replenish savings or retirement accounts, pay down debt or indulge in a simple night out. Financial experts encourage individuals toward generating some form of supplemental income to accelerate debt repayment and to replenish or resume savings accounts.

Consider temporary or seasonal jobs. Seasonal or temporary positions are currently the fastest growing sector of employment.

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New Forelosure Law in New York Requires Attorneys to Verify Foreclosure Papers

October 23rd, 2010 by Lola Binns

  We’ve all seen the news inundated with stories these past two weeks about the widespread problems with the foreclosure process, not only here in New York, but across the country.   Now, New York’s Chief Judge, Jonathan Lippman, essentially said “enough is enough” with the sloppy and often incorrect papers that many foreclosure attorneys are filing on behalf of their mortgage and banking industry clients.   This week he imposed a new court rule directing attorneys for mortgage lenders to take certain steps to make sure the papers they file are accurate.  Effective immediately, foreclosure attorneys must engage in due diligence to verify the information contained in the documents that they file in foreclosure cases in New York.   This new ve Read more…

What Needs to be in a Plan of Reorganization?

October 23rd, 2010 by Sara Morsen

A reorganization plan, or formally, Plan of Reorganization, is a requirement of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This bankruptcy status can be used by businesses or individuals in financial trouble, and must include the terms in which to make payments to creditors, and details that lay out the financial situation.

The Plan of Reorganization must include: – A catalog of monies owned, and to which creditors – An inventory of all assets – An account of entire updated financial situation – Present day income statements – Present day expense statements

The Plan or Reorganization should be organized in an easy to understand format. In the catalog of monies owed, classify each creditor by the following: secured, unsecured, and priority debts.

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What is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

October 17th, 2010 by Sara Morsen

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing virtually wipes out a person’s debt, giving them the chance to start with a clean slate. The option to file a Chapter 7 is a legal right that every citizen has, if they meet certain criteria. An experienced attorney can help determine which form of bankruptcy is right for an individual. Some debts such as government loans and fines are not allowed to be included in a bankruptcy filing.

Once a person files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, their creditors are not allowed to continue contact or harass for payments. Collection calls and any other legal action is stopped while the filing is reviewed. D

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What happens to my house if I file bankruptcy?

October 16th, 2010 by Sara Morsen

With the increase in foreclosure rates nationwide, people are understandably concerned about their homes and foreclosure risks. If you file bankruptcy, it is not guaranteed that you will lose your home. Often, homeowners who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy do not have enough equity in their homes to benefit creditors. If the trustee sees that the home is not a large enough asset, they will decide not to liquidate the home and the debtor will be allowed to keep the home.

Also, an automatic stay goes into effect once a bankruptcy petition is signed.

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Equifax Free Credit Score Report – Get it online to save

October 14th, 2010 by Sara Morsen

In these difficult financial times, it is very important to keep track of your financial situation. There are so many variables that come together in difficult situations for homeowners and building owners alike. People are losing their jobs, and many people who have lost their jobs, are not able to find a new one. This creates even greater pressure on jobs that are not even available, because the recession is forcing companies to start without compromising the setting and seePersonnel costs.

There are many things to do, people to see how you can do financially. Many people actually follow every single thing they do to ensure that they perform the available resources for a happy life.

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