Topic
Debt
236 published works
The Right Coast
Puerto Rico bonds plunge after Trump pledge to wipe out debt
Puerto Rican bonds took a huge hit on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's comments on the island's massive debt. The island's general obligation bonds, which yield 8 percent, dropped to…
Legal Ease Blog
5 Ways You Can Ease the Burden of Your Law School Debt
This is a guest post by Andrew Josuweit, the CEO of Student Loan Hero, a company that combines easy-to-use tools with financial education to help millions of Americans living with…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Dying with Debt
Your debts may die with you, but that does not mean those you love will not be affected by it. The type of debt, where you live, and the value…
Credit Chronometer
Rising Delinquencies the New Normal for Subprime Auto Lending
Joseph Cioffi was quoted in a Blueshift Research report, “Rising Delinquencies the New Normal for Subprime Auto Lending.” Click here to view the full article.
Credit Chronometer
American Banker, “Crisis in Student Loan Servicing is Building”
In a recent American Banker article, “Crisis in Student Loan Servicing is Building,” Joseph Cioffi discusses how actions against the largest student loan servicer, Navient, may expose improper practices in…
PropertyProf Blog
Rent-to-Own Your Pet! (For a Steep Price!)
By Chris Odinet
Just when you think you've seen everything property transactions have to offer . . . a company in Nevada called Wags Lending is offering credit products to help you rent-to-own…
Credit Chronometer
Recent Actions Against Navient May Expose Problems Contributing to the Student Loan Debt Crisis
Joseph Cioffi co-authored a Davis & Gilbert Insolvency Alert titled “Recent Actions Against Navient May Expose Problems Contributing to the Student Loan Debt Crisis.” Click here to view the full…
Nebraska Debt & Bankruptcy Blog
Why Long-Term Financial Goals Are So Important
By Sam Turco
Do you know where you want to be in 20 years? What does that picture look like? When facing debt problems, it is very important to envision what you want…
Charleston Bankruptcy Blog
Surrendering Property in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan
If you have secured debt and you’re filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan, it’s important to understand what it means to “surrender” property. Treatment of Secured Creditors in Chapter 13…
PropertyProf Blog
The Property of Debt
By Chris Odinet
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the property law aspects of debt (don’t let your head hit the keyboard as you fall into a deep slumber from reading that, now!).…