Personal Debt Relief

Debt questions answered by an expert - BBC News

BBC News

Debt questions answered by an expert BBC News They had to declare themselves bankrupt, or opted for Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) or the more recently introduced Debt Relief Orders (DROs) to try to resolve their debts. With the economy heading towards recession and unemployment on the ...

Dodd-Frank Act defended by Geithner - Debtmerica Relief

Dodd-Frank Act defended by Geithner Debtmerica Relief The CFPB has been working to develop a number of protections for consumer credit accounts and help boost debt relief efforts, including the testing of new disclosure forms that simplify lending agreements for both credit cards and mortgages. and more »

Personal insolvencies at a three year low but experts warn of 'zombie' debtors ... - This is Money

This is Money

Personal insolvencies at a three year low but experts warn of 'zombie' debtors ... This is Money The Insolvency Service reported today that there were 28973 personal insolvencies - bankruptcies, Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) and Debt Relief Orders (DRO) - in last three months of 2011, down by 4 per cent from 30219 in July, ... Personal insolvencies at three-year lowThe Guardian Fewer people declared bankrupt in 2011Finance Markets Insolvencies at three-year lowThe Press Association BBC News all 65 news articles »

Irish Government discusses consumer debt relief - Irish Central

Irish Independent

Irish Government discusses consumer debt relief Irish Central The Irish government's proposals to tackle consumer debt will involve three distinct voluntary debt settlement arrangements and a three year bankruptcy regime, RTÉ News reports. The three non-judicial proposals are part of a broader range of reforms to ... Debt and bankruptcy relief plan to benefit 30000 homeownersIrish Times Cabinet to discuss debt settlement proposalsRTE.ie Ministers sign off on debt, bankruptcy packageIrish Independent Businessandleadership.com -Newstalk 106-108 fm all 65 news articles »

Consumer Alert: Debt Reduction Companies - MarketWatch (press release)

Consumer Alert: Debt Reduction Companies MarketWatch (press release) OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jan 10, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) today issued a Consumer Alert on debt reduction companies. FCAC is warning Canadians: Be very cautious about companies that claim they can negotiate ... and more »

Avoid the rip-off lenders and turn to free advice to get out of debt trap - Mirror.co.uk

Mirror.co.uk

Avoid the rip-off lenders and turn to free advice to get out of debt trap Mirror.co.uk Credit cards account for the biggest portion of unsecured debt with the average owed at £2314, followed by personal loans and overdrafts. Plus, the average family owes an additional £755 in loans from family and friends. Freedom Debt Relief Quarterly Comment: Spending, Debt Shot Up Prior to HolidaysPR Web (press release) all 7 news articles »

Debt-relief plan 'leaves taxpayer far too exposed' - Irish Independent

Debt-relief plan 'leaves taxpayer far too exposed' Irish Independent Barry Lyons, of Lyons Kenny solicitors, criticised of the debt relief certificate, which deals with unsecured credit card and overdraft debt under €20000. He said the measures will make no practical difference to how such cases are handled. and more »