One reader of my Indiana bankruptcy blog posed an interesting question, and the answer might be of help to other readers, I thought: How are frequent flyer points treated when the owner files personal bankruptcy? In earlier bankruptcy blog posts Read More
Back in April, I quoted a U.S. News and World Report article that advised "Mad about money? Avoid a Fight". I explained that every day, in my bankruptcy law offices around Indiana, my colleagues and I deal with couples who are Read More
Mortgage modification has been a topic in some of my recent Indiana bankruptcy blog posts. As part of my bankruptcy services in Indiana, I’m quote often called upon to assist with mortgage modifications and negotiations with lenders. This process can Read More
Yesterday I talked about Anderson car dealers and parts dealers, and how the government’s "Cash For Clunkers" program might have both good and harmful effects on businesses related to the automotive industry. Throughout the state of Indiana, I’ve been tracking news, Read More
With Anderson, Indiana being one of four cities where I offer bankruptcy services, I’m always on the alert for news about auto manufacturing and sales. Just last week, I discussed the new "Cash For Clunkers" program, saying I hoped that Read More
Just one week ago, I answered a blog reader’s question about his chances of getting hired after filing bankruptcy. I explained that it’s illegal for a company to refuse to hire someone solely because that person has filed bankruptcy. What’s Read More
Harvard’s most popular class isn’t on law or business; it’s a class on happiness. Tal Ben-Shahar, author of the book “Happier”, teaches the positive psychology course, based on research done by Harvard in partnership with the University of British Columbia. Read More
Federal law makes Social Security benefits exempt from creditors’ claims (see Social Security, Foreclosures, And bankruptcy – Sometimes They Do Mix). Even a creditor with a legal judgment against you (with the exception of the IRS) cannot intercept your Social Security Read More
"Pensions Safe For Now, But Will Restructuring Be A Lasting Legacy?" asks Ted Evanoff of the Indianapolis Star. "Facing a $20 billion hole in its pension funds, General Motors could return to bankruptcy court in a few years wrangling over Read More
It’s been almost two years since Fortune Small Business Magazine published the story of the Texas restaurant entrepreneur who said, "Filing bankruptcy was the smartest thing I ever did." Since that time, many small business owner clients of mine here Read More
In recent weeks, several additional blog readers have posed questions about garnishment of wages, so I’ll review some of the information in today’s blog post. First, I’ll remind you, a writ of garnishment, as The Bankruptcy Handbook explains is the Read More
Just a week ago, in my bankruptcy blog’s Indiana job market update, I mentioned two companies: Nestle in Anderson, and Monaco Coach in northern Indiana. The news about Nestle was good, highlighting the opening of a new factory and distribution Read More
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