Credit card debt got you down? Revisions to the state’s Homestead Act that take effect Wednesday offer greater protection to people from losing their homes to debt collectors.
Entries from March 2011
Beginning this week, Homestead Act strengthens protection
March 13th, 2011 · No Comments
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Further consolidation looms
March 13th, 2011 · No Comments
The local stock market tumbled last Friday, reversing earlier gains after tracking losses in the region sparked by concern that spreading unrest in Libya could spill over to Saudi Arabia, and amid weaker-than-expected economic numbers from US and China.
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New tax guidelines issued on forgiven debt
March 13th, 2011 · No Comments
With hundreds of thousands of homeowners having negotiated loan modifications or short sales — or been foreclosed upon during the past year — the Internal Revenue Service has issued fresh guidance on how to handle canceled mortgage debt for tax season.
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PRINCETON: Consolidation panel holds information session
March 13th, 2011 · No Comments
A second public information session was held by the Joint Shared Services/Consolidation Commission on Tuesday to update the study progress, review the baseline report, review the next steps and the timeline and engage members of the public in a dialogue.
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Pensioners sinking in credit card debt
March 13th, 2011 · No Comments
Rising living costs and reduced earnings are depleting savings of elderly, report reveals One in seven baby boomers now hitting retirement never expect to be debt-free, according to a report by Aviva which reveals that one in three over-75 year olds have crippling credit card debts averaging £3,370 a head. The first generation with access to easy credit – Barclaycard introduced the first credit …
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