Blockbuster Again Warns Of Possible Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Blockbuster Inc., has again warned of a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing if it is unable to turn its business around. In an annual report it filed recently, Blockbuster said that it was concerned...
Congress Approves Jobs Incentive Bill In Effort To Curb Unemployment
Congress has approved a jobs incentive bill that is aimed at curbing unemployment and stimulating job growth. Under the new spending bill companies that hire unemployed workers will get a temporary payroll tax holiday....
Movie Studio MGM Struggles To Avoid Bankruptcy
Movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is still struggling to sale itself and find a non-bankruptcy method of reorganizing its $5 billion debt load. But with about 10 days to go before the next round of potential...
Use Your Tax Refund To File Bankruptcy If…
The tax deadline is just a few weeks away and many debtors are expecting at least a few thousand dollars in their tax refund check. But what should debtors do with that money? Buy...
Four Things You Should Do If Suffer A Job Loss
When a debtor faces a job loss, the first thing they should do is apply for unemployment insurance. Don't make the assumption that you don't qualify for unemployment insurance, apply and allow them to...
Be Careful What Oral Agreements You Make With Creditors
In the Chapter 13 bankruptcy case of Janssen, Richard D.; In re (Janssen v. Chase Home Finance LLC), the bankruptcy ruled against a debtor who changed his mind about an oral creditor/debtor settlement agreement....
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debt Limits Increase
When a debtor decides to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, there is a limit on how much debt they can have. As of April 1, 2010 the debt limits for Chapter 13 bankruptcy will...