July brings decline in bankruptcy filings

New bankruptcy filings in Western New York accelerated their month-by-month decline in July, falling by more than 30 percent from a year ago.

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Alabama county’s bankruptcy would top $4.1 billion

Leaders in Alabama's largest county said Wednesday a potential bankruptcy filing that could be days away would likely top $4.1 billion, or more than double the previous record set by Orange County, Calif., for a municipal bankruptcy in the United States.

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San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyers Taking Cases that Wipe Out Second Mortgages

The San Diego bankruptcy lawyers at the Golden State Law Group hereby announce that the firm is accepting inquiries and new cases from consumers who want to obtain bankruptcy protection and who specifically want to remove the second mortgages on their homes through a step known as lien stripping. ...

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Bankruptcy on the table for Alabama County: Governor

SALT LAKE CITY - Bankruptcy is still a "very strong possibility" for Alabama's Jefferson County, Governor Robert Bentley said on Saturday -- a move that could make for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.

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MLB reiterates objections to Dodgers’ bankruptcy plan

Major League Baseball renewed its objections to the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed bankruptcy financing, telling a federal court the commissioner's office was offering $150 million in loans at far more favorable terms.

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How Money Problems Show up in Your Dreams

If your dreams include losing your credit card, falling and never hitting bottom or getting lost in a forest, experts say these nocturnal adventures may actually be a window into your financial stability, future and decision making.

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Overexposing Kids to Money Problems is a Bad Idea

If you're sharing too much information, or if you're getting your kids directly involved your financial problems, you're probably causing more harm than good.

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NATO politically bankrupt: Historian

A political observer says NATO's “murder” of civilians and political figures in its war on Libya reflect the Western alliance's “political bankruptcy.”

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Bankrupt Allen Foods seeks executive bonuses

Allen Family Foods, the bankrupt Seaford-based poultry producer, is seeking a judge's permission to pay executives up to $200,000 in bonuses to complete a sale of the company that would result in 1,600 people losing their jobs.

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Feds will allow bankruptcy by married gay couples

San Francisco— Federal officials no longer plan to contest joint bankruptcy pleadings brought by legally married same-sex couples, a Department of Justice spokeswoman said Friday.

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