Deciding to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy relief is not an easy decision to make; however, it could give you an opportunity to rebuild and manage your finances more effectively. You can take simple steps to reduce the likelihood that you will not need to file for bankruptcy again. 1. Keep Your Credit Cards Below…
A charge off is an accounting entry used by creditors or lenders in their books to account for overdue, uncollected debts. Most debtors, when they see “charged off” on their credit report, assume the debt has been disregarded by the creditor and that they are no longer obliged to repay the debt. This is not…
A multi billion dollar aid package for Bank of America is being considered by the federal government to help with losses at Merrill Lynch. Bank of America's shares fell another $1.88, to close at $8.32. Bank of America benefited from last Fall’s relief aid, receiving $25 billion in aid. Even with aid from the government,…
Temple University has revealed their plan for budget cuts and to freeze nonunion salaries in 2010. The planned five percent cut will result in a savings of approximately $40 million. Additionally, the university has pulled its contract offer for the faculty union and will devise a less costly proposal. As state revenues weaken, more cuts…