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Radio personality Tom Martino has been taking an active role in his bankruptcy case since his filing last year. Admittedly trying to “drive the bus” of his case, Martino has engaged in some suspicious behavior that could land him in trouble with the court. With all eyes on Martino he is asking for “celebrity exception”  … Read more

The job market is tough and many people are finding themselves unemployed after many years of loyal service to their employers. Finances become tight, bills pile up and savings accounts dwindle. While securing employment is at the top of the list of priorities, there are cases in which this isn’t possible or the employment isn’t  … Read more

As if Florida hasn’t had more than its fair share of foreclosure troubles over the last few years, a new scam is popping up causing more trouble for homeowners. Some homeowners who have attempted to resolve their debts through deed in lieu of foreclosure transactions are finding that their debt cancellation letters are falsified or  … Read more

There has been much attention and debate over the current state of student loan debt. As one of the fastest growing debt sources and bankruptcy filings among young Americans today, it is reaching epidemic proportions. Despite the growing costs of tuition, there are ways to minimize the chances of ending up in overwhelming debt over  … Read more

The expiration of the current tax bill allowing homeowners to skip tax consequences of short sales and foreclosures is a pressing matter in the White House these days. Some are for the renewal of the tax bill allowing for more homeowners to benefit while helping continue real estate recovery, while others are strictly opposed to  … Read more

It is common knowledge that a foreclosure can be damaging to one’s future in lending. While a foreclosure itself isn’t going to keep you out of the realm of borrowing in the future, it can be a more challenging experience. Knowing what to expect at your next mortgage application after a foreclosure can help you  … Read more

A recent trend in the credit lending industry has been to offer loans with no credit check required. While these loans are not inherently bad for consumers, the types of consumers they tend to attract can be risky. Often targeting those with bad credit, having filed for bankruptcy or ended up in foreclosure, these loans  … Read more