Read Top HomeFamily > Personal Finance Headlines and Articles from http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com en-us http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/consumer-financial-protection-bureau-proposes-home-mortgage-rules-282786.htm Sun, 27 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The CFPB has proposed new rules that would require residential mortgage servicers to disclose important information more fully and clearly and make it easier for distressed homeowners to get help. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/math-and-the-marital-estate-financial-complexities-during-divorce-282403.htm Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent New Jersey divorce appeal considered issues such as imputation of income and equitable distribution of the assets that make up a complex marital estate. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/fighting-back-against-abusive-and-illegal-debt-collection-practices-282405.htm Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT A consultation with a bankruptcy lawyer can provide immediate insights abusive debt collection practices. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/extra-income-must-go-to-creditors-instead-of-401k-court-says-282408.htm Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent federal court of appeals decision ruled that during the Chapter 13 plan, 'extra' money left over from repaying 401(k) loans needs to be paid to unsecured creditors, rather than paid as voluntary contributions to the 401(k) of the debtor. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/appeal-of-property-division-and-support-terms-leads-to-reversal-282402.htm Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent New Jersey Appellate Division opinion considered cross-appeals by both ex-spouses after the trial court ordered payment of child and spousal support and division of assets. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/president-and-ceo-message-brian-f-prince-aozora-bank-support-for-tohoku-earthquake-relief-282611.htm Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Support for Tohoku earthquake relief efforts. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/organized-barter-systems-growing-to-alleviate-financial-stress-282511.htm Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The current global recession has placed enormous financial pressure on every business sector, every level of government and virtually every individual on the planet. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/can-blue-tax-really-settle-my-tax-debt-debtorsunite-and-say-yes-282488.htm Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Once again Blue Tax shows why they are the top choice of tax debtors! http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/execpan-express-financial-planning-software-releases-their-2012-version-to-help-professional-financial-advisors-accountants-and-consumers-prepare-for-the-upcoming-quottaxmageddonquot-282562.htm Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The current political stalemate will likely mean individuals and small business owners will face substantially higher taxes in the upcoming year from AMT to the expiration of the Bush era tax cuts to the new Medicare surcharge tax. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/oai-louisiana-towing-proposal-highlights-auto-insurances-importance-282495.htm Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Lawbreakers would be towed on first offense; state Senate gives thumbs-up in 28-3 vote. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/craftsman-direct-handyman-of-winston-salem-offers-spring-savings-on-house-painting-and-power-washing-for-vinyl-siding-on-houses-wood-decks-and-fencing-in-greensboro-high-point-and-all-the-triad-282287.htm Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Local handyman company offers saving coupons on outdoor projects in the Triad. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/bankruptcy-and-personal-injury-dont-mix-281964.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent opinion from the Illinois Appellate Court confirms that trial lawyers from both sides of the bar should be aware that bankruptcy filings can, and will, impact your case. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/harassed-by-creditors-california-and-federal-laws-have-your-back-282056.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT California state and federal laws protect debtors from harassment at the hands of creditors or collection agencies. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/handling-a-dispute-over-your-lottery-winnings-282057.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT You've won that big jackpot; now how do you hang on to it? http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/tampa-divorce-lawyer-wins-very-complex-divorce-case-282037.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Tampa Divorce Lawyer Christian Denmon of Denmon andamp; Denmon Trial Lawyers recently handled one of his most complex divorce cases yet. The case dealt with alimony, child support, back child support and the distribution of seven marital houses. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/hgtv-house-hunters-to-feature-boise-premier-real-estate-for-idaho-episode-282398.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Steven Caporale, Co-founder of Boise Premier Real Estate, will be featured on HGTV's first-ever filming in Idaho for an upcoming episode of House Hunters. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/how-to-improve-your-credit-after-bankruptcy-281733.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you have filed for bankruptcy, you may wonder what your credit will look like after you obtain your discharge of debt. The good news is your credit can probably only improve. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/total-mortgage-expands-headquarters-to-accommodate-growth-282014.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Strong origination growth and focus on operational excellence spurs expanding workforce; continues to hire high-quality mortgage professionals committed to customer service. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/atlanta-emergency-plumber-plumb-xpress-honors-military-personnel-281589.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT In their own small way, Plumb Xpress Plumbing and Drain in Kennesaw, Georgia, is honoring military personnel. They offer a discount on all plumbing services as a way of saying thank you. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/atlanta-painters-the-painting-company-recommend-refinishing-outdoor-decks-for-spring-281609.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta painting contractors The Painting Company remind metro homeowners that now is a great time for Atlanta deck restoration or refinishing before Spring. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/managing-risk-in-an-era-of-rising-wealth-281643.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT According to the Atlanta asset management group, Brightworth, increased risk means a wealth preservation plan should be in place and under regular review. In various stages of life these risks change and require appropriate planning. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/san-diego-divorce-attorney-obtains-order-for-bank-statements-in-child-support-case-281473.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT San Diego divorce attorney John Griffith obtains order for ex-wife's bank statements in child support order case. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/schuckman-realty-to-represent-new-york-city-outer-boroughs-amp-long-islands-retail-markets-as-tcn-worldwides-newest-member-firm-281147.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Schuckman Realty selected to be a member of international real estate organization TCN Worldwide. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/beware-of-debt-settlement-companies-and-upfront-fees-281369.htm Sun, 20 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Consumers should beware of debt settlement companies that charge upfront fees. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/questions-to-ask-your-eye-surgeon-281042.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT When you are looking for an eye surgeon, no matter if it is for an elective procedure such as LASIK or a necessary one like cataract surgery, you will want to ask specific questions before choosing the best one for you. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/start-getting-ready-for-your-2012-tax-return-now-280989.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The end of financial year can be an exhausting time if you aren't prepared - so get ready now! http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/advisors-to-be-trained-on-keeping-families-and-their-assets-together-over-multiple-generations-the-heritage-institute-announces-2012s-advanced-training-academies-280768.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Heritage Institute (THI), the world's foremost authority on multi-generational planning, has announced their Advanced Training Academies' course dates for the second half of 2012. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/grand-opening-may-26th-two-new-pardee-homes-neighborhoods-open-in-the-inland-empire-280913.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The grand opening of LivingSmart Homes Hillside in Lake Elsiniore and Lakeside in Beaumont will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include a variety of activities including the Kogi BBQ food truck at Lakeside and a cooking demo at Hillside. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/blue-tax-complaints-i-certainly-dont-have-any-280298.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The attorneys at Blue Tax get nothing but praise from their clients! http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/clark-amp-washington-report-1131-tampa-bankruptcies-in-january-280861.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Clark andamp; Washington, Tampa bankruptcy attorneys, report more than 1100 bankruptcies in Tampa for January 2012. This number is below the monthly average for 2011, however many residents are still facing financial hardship. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/clark-amp-washington-reports-1129-orlando-bankruptcies-in-january-280865.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Orlando residents that are facing financial hardships should know that the Orlando bankruptcy attorneys at Clark andamp; Washington offer a free consultation and assistance in becoming financially stable. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/clark-amp-washington-reports-atlanta-bankruptcies-top-2500-in-january-2012-280870.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta bankruptcy lawyers Clark andamp; Washington report 2,533 Atlanta bankruptcies in January of 2012. For many, filing for bankruptcy is the first step in a new direction. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/georgia-health-insurance-provider-mccart-insurance-discusses-preexisting-conditions-280899.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT McCart Insurance, a broker of Georgia health insurance plans, explains what pre-existing conditions are and how they can affect your healthcare coverage. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/brightworth-atlanta-financial-advisors-say-taming-the-us-budget-beast-has-been-done-before-280926.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Atlanta financial planning consultants at Brightworth remind everyone that changes in spending and revenue enabled the U.S. to bring the debt back down after World War II. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/student-loans-burying-senior-citizens-will-a-bankruptcy-law-change-help-280617.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bankruptcy laws may soon change, allowing discharge of private student loan debts. Such debt is not limited to recent graduates; older adults are struggling to pay $36 billion in old student loans. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/hide-and-seek-finding-assets-in-a-divorce-280618.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT It is important to know how to look for possibly hidden assets when you and your spouse are divorcing. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/attorneys-group-concerned-chapter-11-cant-handle-modern-debts-280620.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bankruptcy lawyers are pushing for reforms to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/illinois-garnishments-and-bankruptcy-280621.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT In Illinois, a wage garnishment allows a creditor to take a portion of your income to repay your debt. A Bankruptcy can stop the garnishment and may allow you to eliminate the debt. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/discountvoucherscouk-announces-may-deals-for-pizza-express-debenhams-clarks-and-more-280422.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Leading brands on a budget thanks to new deals from online voucher codes specialist. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/online-auto-insurance-new-top-safety-picks-show-strength-of-hybrids-280837.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Malibu Eco and Prius C make first-time appearance on insurance institute's annual list. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/financialspreadscom-tightens-spreads-on-fx-markets-280428.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Financial Spreads has reduced the spreads on 30 forex markets. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/gracepoint-builders-gracepoint-homes-partners-with-ihp-capital-partners-280545.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Gracepoint Builders (Gracepoint Homes), a leading custom production builder in the Houston area, today announced that Gracepoint Builders and IHP have formed a partnership to create Gracepoint Holding Company. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/grand-opening-of-pardee-homes-sorrento-heights-slated-for-may-26-new-homes-above-sorrento-valley-from-the-high-600000s-280558.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Sorrento Heights by Pardee Homes opens to the public on Saturday, May 26th with model home tours, refreshments and a prize drawing for an Apple iPad. These new homes overlook Los Penasquitos Canyon; pricing is from the high $600,000s. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/attractivo-launches-website-redesign-for-awardwinning-international-commodities-merchant-280659.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Award-winning commodities merchant Standard Commodities needed a fresh, dynamic and professional website design that matched its reputation. Attractivo was contracted to design a new website to take the company's online presence to the next level. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/family-life-credit-services-offering-free-budget-guide-281112.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Family Life Credit Services is pleased to announce that they are offering a free budget guide download to all those who are interested in learning more about budgeting and overcoming debt. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/maria-nemeth-speaker-author-and-director-of-the-academy-for-coaching-excellence-announces-general-availability-of-the-energy-of-money-dvd-280344.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bring clarity, focus, ease, and grace to your life by attending the Energy of Money DVD launch events and workshops at the NOHO Arts Center Theater in North Hollywood, CA, and the Center for Spiritual Living in Westlake Village, CA. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/capital-processing-network-creates-taxpayer-id-validation-site-280277.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT In anticipation of new IRS regulations for merchant accounts, Capital Processing Network has created a new website at TinValidation.com. The site outlines Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) matching and validation requirements. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/mccusker-and-company-extends-market-share-in-consumer-electronics-industry-with-esurranty-agreement-278986.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Continues driving growth in smart phone and tablet extended warranty protection services. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/lottery-pool-group-given-equal-portion-of-winnings-280254.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT A New Jersey jury recently gave $20 million to a group of co-workers who were part of a lottery pool gone sour when one member tried to hide the winning ticket. http://www.homeandfamilyprnews.com/homefamily_personal_finance_articles/2012/05/teamsupportcom-receives-2012-crm-excellence-award-279450.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Customer interaction solutions magazine recognizes TeamSupport's customer focus.