Federal Judiciary Seeks Applicants for EPA Public User Group The federal Judiciary is inviting applications for its EPA Public User Group, which advises on enhancing electronic public access (EPA) services. This group comprises up to 12 members from diverse sectors, including legal, commercial, … [Read more...]

American Express has agreed to a $3 million settlement to resolve claims by the Girardi Keese bankruptcy trustee. The trustee accused American Express’s banking unit and a subsidiary of facilitating $50.25 million in fraudulent transfers as part of the defunct law firm’s scheme to deceive … [Read more...]

If you're feeling overwhelmed by expensive credit card debt, there are a few different debt forgiveness options to pursue. Credit card debt can be a significant financial burden, but it's one that many Americans are carrying. Not only does the average cardholder have nearly $8,000 in credit card … [Read more...]

Personal and business bankruptcy filings rose 16.2 percent in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2024, compared with the previous year.  According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, annual bankruptcy filings totaled 486,613 in the year ending June 2024, … [Read more...]

Don't get discouraged with your high credit card balances; there are options to tackle what you owe. If you're struggling to pay off what you owe on your credit cards, you certainly aren't alone. With the average credit card rate closing in on 23%, any cardholder who carries a balance from month to … [Read more...]

Be sure to ask yourself the right questions before deciding what debt relief option is best for you. Carrying credit card debt can be a heavy burden, impacting your financial health and overall well-being. And, while that's true in nearly any economy, it may be especially true right now. After all, … [Read more...]

Jose Arzate once dreamed of a peaceful retirement in a quiet neighborhood in his hometown. A 24-year veteran of the county probation office, Arzate thought he had achieved the American Dream when he purchased a three-bedroom ranch house in Santa Maria, California, 20 years ago. "As an immigrant, you … [Read more...]

By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration implemented a new policy to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice … [Read more...]