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Many investors have been "left out in the cold," so to speak, after they were left holding an unsalable product they were told was safe, secure, and "as good as cash." Investors were told that Schwab's Auction Rate Securities (ARS) were both liquid and safe when they were anything but. The economy's collapse in 2008 left investors out in the cold;t these illiquid assets could no longer be touched and they were in assets worthless.

There are differences between bankruptcy and loss mitigation when it comes to solving your mortgage problems. A Broward County foreclosure attorney explains. When you are facing foreclosure, you may consider alternative measures such as bankruptcy or loss mitigation. It is important to understand the differences in evaluating which option might be best for you.

Bankruptcy is a viable option if you cannot pay your debts and support your family. If creditors are calling you at home and at work, writing you threatening letters or even filing suit against you, a bankruptcy filing can stop these things and give you breathing room to begin a fresh start.

You trusted your broker or financial advisor to help you make smart decisions and increase your investments; now, you suspect that he/she may have scammed you, or given you bad advice. Can an investment securities fraud lawyer help you determine whether you were indeed scammed, and is there anything that can be done to recover your losses?

Banking Fees are getting out-of-control. This article discusses some regular fees banks attach to their clients account.

An overview of the "same wrongdoer" rule, an important defense that is available to banks in such cases under the UCC as adopted in Massachusetts.

The onus for ensuring compliance with the RESPA revisions falls squarely upon lenders.

Litigation Against Lenders and Banks - Is It For You?

As the national foreclosure crisis continues to grow, the federal government and several states are taking corrective measures to diminish the fallout from predatory lenders and fraudulent subprime mortgage bankers. Several of these measures aim to make it easier for owners to retain their homes while they renegotiate their mortgages.

The author has prepared these draft forms for use in TARP, the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program. While the forms may need some tweaking, in this humorous article the author provides draft forms not just for TARP 1, but also for TARP 2 when financial institutions need to request additional funds.