News Topic: Personal Finance

Co-signing a loan is a dangerous thing. Too many people end up in bankruptcy due to debts they just co-signed for, so here are a few points worth considering before co-signing for a friend or family member. 1. There is a reason they need a co-signor. A ... Read full article

Chapter 13 bankruptcy debtors can send monthly plan payments electronically to the chapter 13 trustee under a new program available in the Southern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court – East St. Louis division. ... Read full article

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Bankruptcy is about a fresh start, a new beginning.  For many people, that means establishing good spending and saving habits. ... Read full article

Good lawyers will not recommend filing bankruptcy if the benefit is not clear.  If you are giving up your house with only one mortgage and no other significant debt, many of us will typically advise against it.  But in Missouri that could change if the ... Read full article

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Casinos would go broke if people acted completely reasonably with money.  Instead, players go bankrupt and the house always wins.  Banks have learned to play the same games . Banks are gradually turning the consumer financial world into a casino.  I don’t ... Read full article

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