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Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Continue to Fall
August consumer bankruptcies decreased 11 percent nationwide from August 2010, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, relying on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center. The data showed that the overall consumer filing total for
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:42A
China: Going for a Knockout on Manufacturing
It was a centerpiece of cleantech — and how it would reinvigorate jobs. As a sign of importance of the company, the Department of Energy provided a $535 million loan guarantee. Unfortunately, it has turned out to be a disaster.
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:41A
Wife killed 'in TV shop debt row'
Mr Goring was given an eviction notice over £3000 rent arrears the night before Mrs Goring was found dead at their home in Mundesley, Norfolk. The court heard much of their debt was from £10000 of women's jewellery bought on TV channel Sit Up Auctions.
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:36A
Lehman Brothers: three years of denial
Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/AP Photo As we prepare to celebrate the third anniversary of the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and the ensuing financial crisis, it's a good time to assess the situation and ask what has changed.
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:30A
Greek Protesters Clash With Police Over Austerity Measures
"We made a decision to wage a battle in order to avoid a catastrophe, a catastrophic bankruptcy for the country and its people, to stay in the euro, and this means difficult decisions, difficult sacrifices." Nearly two years of reforms,
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:19A
White-collar unions at Saab launch bankruptcy process
Stockholm - Two white-collar unions at struggling Swedish carmaker Saab on Monday launched bankruptcy proceedings over unpaid wages. The bankruptcy petition was filed with the Vanersborg district court that last week rejected Saab's application to
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:14A
Unions' bankruptcy request leaves Saab on the brink
Saab had, last week, unsuccessfully applied to a Swedish court for protection from its creditors, and now must face the reality of bankruptcy. Having suspended production in April Saab workers are still awaiting August's wages as the car maker
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:13A
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Updated: 09/12/2011 09:09A
Kim McGrigg: How to prioritize debt payments when your income falls
With your attorney, you can explore your options of settling your debt for less than the full balance owed or filing for personal bankruptcy. You can find a pro bono attorney in your area by searching the American Bankruptcy institute's Pro Bono
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:07A
Unions call for Saab bankruptcy
Saab has been trying unsuccessfully to get new funding to ensure the business's survival. It has been struggling with falling sales and was forced to suspend production in April. Workers are still awaiting their August salaries.
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:06A