Ted Connolly
Ted Connolly, co-author of the Road Out of Debt (www.roadoutofdebt.com) and a new series of how-to bankuptcy guides (www.filingmadesimple.com), has advised on and written about bankruptcy and personal finance since 2002. Ted lives in Boston, MA. He has appeared on Fox Business News, in "USA Today,", the "Christian Science Monitor," "U.S. News & World Report," and many other publications. Ted co-wrote the "Road Out of Debt," a personal finance defense guide with Joan Feeney, a bankruptcy judge for the District of Massachusetts.
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Do You Spend Too Much?Knowing your finances, understanding your financial situation and how to use your money to your advantage are the primary steps for your Road Out of Debt.
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Fix a Charge-Off Status on Your Credit ReportNothing may be more frustrating than checking your credit report and discovering a debt you labelled as "charged off". Here's a letter to help you fix it.
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Former MLB All Star Dykstra Charged with Bankruptcy FraudFormer MLB All Star outfielder Lenny Dykstra was charged with embezzling from a bankruptcy estate showing that you must be on your best behavior in bankruptcy. -
Proof that Tax Refund Anticipation Loans Are a Bad Deal: A Jackson Hewitt BankruptcyBefore taking out a tax refund anticipation loan, realize that the return on these loans are the difference between profitability and bankruptcy for Jackson Hewitt. -
Lies in Bankruptcy Court Bring Harsh ConsequencesIf you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy protection, the most important thing you must remember is to be completely honest in all you dealings with the bankruptcy court.
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Where's the Outrage at the NFL Owners?Has the country become so beaten down by the Wealthy taking advantage of those who provide them their wealth that no one cares? -
3 Biggest Myths About How Filing Bankruptcy Will Affect Your LifeMyths prevent countless people from gaining the fresh start that bankruptcy offers. Here are 3 of the biggest myths about how filing a bankruptcy case.
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The Ballad of the HomeownersWho really cares about us, the other American homeowners? Changes came. Money came. Relief came. But not to us. Are we really living the American Dream? -
Congressman's Bankruptcy Shows Benefits of Bankrutpcy to Baby Boomers and RetireesIf a baby boomer or retiree is struggling with credit card debts, medical debt, or, as in Rep. Honojosa's case, a substantial judgment against them, bankruptcy may be an answer because of the assets it protects.
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Double Dip in Housing Prices Will Hobble the EconomyThe economy doesn't stand a chance without a rebound in the housing market and that rebound does not look like it will be anytime soon. Without a renewed government effort to get banks to lend and modify mortgages, the economy is in jeopardy. -
Comeback King: Donald Trump and His Road Out of DebtWith nerves of steel, Donald Trump climbed from debt to success and will indubitably continue to do so if financial problems again arise. -
Did Toni Braxton Make a Mistake by Filing Bankruptcy Again?Toni Braxton may have made a mistake if she filed bankruptcy to save her home. Filing bankruptcy to save your home when your mortgage is your primary financial problem may not be the best idea.
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What Do Credit Scores Tell Lenders About Us that We Don't Know?You may find it a bit unsettling to learn that FICO, the company that calculates our credit scores, makes considerable income from products that use that information to streamline the collection of debts.
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State Bankruptcies Should Cause Concern for All AmericansAllowing states to file for bankruptcy protection has serious drawbacks, not the least is the burden on and treatment of state workers. -
You Can Still Modify Your Mortgage when Government Programs Fail YouMany had high hopes for the Obama mortgage modification programs to help homeowners to make meaningful change on their ability to pay their mortgages. Unfortunately, the programs are not producing results as projected. -
5 Key Steps for Getting Out of DebtCommit to resolving your debt problems today. Ignoring your debts or only making minimum payments will only make them worse and haunt you in the future if you don't deal with them now. Here are the five STEPS to get you out of debt.
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5 Biggest Myths About Filing for BankruptcyMyths about filing a bankruptcy case are everywhere and may be preventing countless people from gaining the fresh start that bankruptcy offers. Here are five of the biggest myths about filing a bankruptcy case.
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Slighted Ex-Partner Strikes Out at Eva Longoria and Beso's BankruptcyEva Longoria appears to be in a longer, more bitter battle with ex-business partner Mali Nachum than she will have with her ex-husband, Tony Parker.
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5 Lessons from Real Housewife NJ Teresa's Bankruptcy CaseAnyone considering filing a bankruptcy case can learn valuable lessons from the missteps and mistakes Teresa and Joe, stars of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, made in filing and throughout their bankruptcy case.