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August 21, 2009 News

New Electricity Rules Could Save You Money

According to an article in the Star-Telegram, new rules governing electricity companies will take affect December 1st that may save consumers money. In the past some consumers many of who were already struggling financially,...

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August 10, 2009 News

Texas’ Uninsured Face Bankruptcy — But Proposals Fail to Address the Core Issues

According to an article in the Star-Telegram, Gov. Rick Perry is poised to fight national healthcare because he believes it is a violation of states' rights and could lead to "debt-inducing expansions of government."...

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August 10, 2009 News

Will Katherine Jackson’s Bankruptcy Work Against Her?

According to an article in the Star-Telegram , Michael Jackson's will may be contested by his mother Katherine Jackson. Mrs. Jackson wants a seat at the table of the estate's trustees; but will her...

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August 8, 2009 Foreclosures, News

The Government Plans to Use Shame (Instead of Bankruptcy) to Stop Foreclosure

According to an article in the Star-Telegram , the government plans use shame (instead of Bankruptcy) to encourage the mortgage industry to modify more toxic mortgages and prevent foreclosure. The article said: "By publishing...

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July 30, 2009 News

Credit Card Companies Give Debtors a Dose of Reality

According to an article in the Dallas Morning News , federal regulators will require that all credit card companies make consumer credit card statements easier to understand. This includes: *Telling credit card consumers via...

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July 27, 2009 News

Historic Theater Faces Bankruptcy

According to an article in the Star-Telegram, Fort Worth's R.K. Maulsby Trust could lose ownership of the historic Ridglea Theater on Camp Bowie Boulevard due to foreclosure. The article said: "It's the fourth time...

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July 8, 2009 News

Wage Garnishment Sends Debtors Fleeing to Bankruptcy

According to an article in the Star-Telegram, states that allow debt collectors to easily seize consumers' wages have sharply higher bankruptcy rates than neighboring states that prohibit or strictly limit wage garnishment .The article...