Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

December 16, 2011 Max Out Your Credit Score! Use this step-by-step guide to rebuilding and safeguarding credit.

November 17, 2011 US v. Robertson (7th Cir) - How Harsh is Too Harsh? The 7th Circuit seemed to be balancing the inflexible Sentencing Guidelines imposed by Congress with the need to tailor the outcome to the facts. But it was the Defendants' own actions that saved them, so overall the rules remain as strict as ever. If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.

October 25, 2011 Can You Refinance under HARP 2.0? Recent changes to the Home Affordable Refinancing Program allow some to refinance to a lower interest rate and save on their monthly payments even if they would not ordinarily qualify.

October 10, 2011 In re Persfull - Death and Bankruptcy The old saying is that you can't escape death and taxes. This is especially true...

October 5, 2011 Consumer Bankruptcies Down (Again) in 2011 According to this press release from the American Bankruptcy Institute, total consumer bankruptcy filings in...

September 23, 2011 The Long (sad) Story of U.S. I harbor no love for The New York Times, which I consider to be arrogant,...