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Officials warn of payday loan “debt trap”

Consumer advocacy groups in New York and across the country have long warned of the “debt traps” posed by payday loans. Certain practices by short-term lenders, they say, are designed to send borrowers who really need debt relief into a spiral of…

BBQ joint on Bay Shore closes after bankruptcy filing

A commercial bankruptcy has different financial implications than an individual bankruptcy. However, creditors in a business bankruptcy may still seek out personal assets when they back business debts. The following Chapter 11 bankruptcy illustrates how a business may be forced into bankruptcy,…

Struggling restaurant files for bankruptcy

Realizing a business venture is on the brink of possible failure can be a sobering event. Business owners in this situation often need to make difficult decisions about the future of their companies. Chapter 11 bankruptcy may be an unfortunate, but necessary,…

MF Global clients may recover investments

A commercial bankruptcy has different financial implications than a personal bankruptcy, although a business owner may support business debts with personal assets. Business owners often declare a business bankruptcy with a Chapter 11 filing. Readers in Long Island may want to learn…

Ousted CEO files for bankruptcy protection

Filing for bankruptcy is a step that people from any socio-economic background can consider if their liabilities are greater than their assets. Whether the individual involved is a millionaire, is struggling from one paycheck to the next or has suffered…

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