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Posted on Sun, Jul. 30, 2006

Bankruptcies rising?

Bankruptcy storm may be brewing
Study looks at filing rates after hurricanes
By MIKE KELLER
mkeller@sunherald.com
The true financial fallout from Hurricane Katrina may be looming just over
the horizon and it is waiting to swallow increased numbers of businesses and
people, a recent study suggests.
The study of bankruptcy filing rates after major hurricanes showed those
states directly affected averaged 50 percent more bankruptcies than those
not ...   more »

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'What-if' tool lets you explore the credit score consequences
The computer programs don't repair a damaged score; they allow you to tinker
with tactics and devise a plan.
By Lew Sichelman, United Feature Syndicate
July 30, 2006


WASHINGTON - A young couple fell into the trap that ensnares many home
buyers: While waiting for their home purchase to be completed, they rushed
out and, on credit, bought enough furniture to fill a house.

They thought they ...   more »

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Bennett Cunningham
Reporting

(CBS 11 News) DALLAS Debtor collectors are being warned. The federal
government is listening to consumer complaints and mulling over new
rules to make sure you get a fair shake.

Experts say the potential change in the law comes at the perfect time.

Tonnea Williams loves her family but she has a different kind of "love"
for one special debt collector. "The fact that they can just come in and
step on my ...   more »