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Bankruptcy
Letters: Real estate entaglements with family members
Jun 1, 2012
Tess is joined by senior producer Paddy Hirsch and credit expert Liz Weston to talk about credit utilization, bankruptcy amongst seniors, and the down side of buying real estate for your kids.
History and pedigree do not guarantee survival for Dewey
May 29, 2012
Dewey & LeBoeuf filed for bankruptcy protection last night. In the last half century, large corporate law firms have enjoyed an enormously lucrative run. Although in the last four to five years revenue has flattened out.
Law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf files for bankruptcy
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Amy Scott
May 29, 2012
Dewey & LeBoeuf, one of the largest law firms in the country, filed for bankruptcy last night after months of financial turmoil and partner defections.
Stockton on the brink
May 18, 2012
The city of Stockton, Calif. has been hit hard by the financial crisis. With the city on the verge of bankruptcy, residents share what it's like when your town is teetering on the brink.
Herculean effort to fix a city's budget
May 8, 2012
Hercules, Calif. was on the brink of bankruptcy. So the town made major sacrifices to stay solvent.
Betsey Johnson files for bankruptcy
Apr 27, 2012
The fashion designer Betsey Johnson has filed for bankruptcy protection. Dozens of the fashion designers' stores will close, and hundred of employees will be laid off.
American Airlines bankruptcy could void union contracts
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Bill Zeeble
Mar 26, 2012
The parent company of American Airlines wants more concessions from unions, or it'll push to cancel existing labor contracts.
For public good, not for profit.
A possible change for bankruptcy and student loans
Mar 21, 2012
Current laws make it very hard for student loans to be forgiven. There's a proposal now in Congress that would change that.
Getting Personal: The perils of private student debt
Feb 23, 2012
MSN's Liz Weston discusses tax rebates, student debt and how to negotiate the foreclosure process.
Latest bankruptcy news: American Airlines, Kodak
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Kai Ryssdal
Feb 1, 2012
The two struggling companies reveal more cuts.