14 Nov
Posted by: Andrew Bunbury in: Bad Credit News
The circus that brought the world Sicko the Clown has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation recently, shutting down its series of concerts in Nevada according to the Las Vegas Sun.
The Las Vegas casino act that presented, in its own words, “a high-octane live rock concert with sexy dancers, human circus acts, aerialists, freaks and of course, a tour bus full of platinum certified rock stars.”
Before its bankruptcy filing, the circus had performed at the Las Vegas Hilton, bringing its fire-breathing, guitar rock, circus flavor to the predictably gaudy Vegas stage.
Sicko the Clown was the show’s notably strange master of ceremonies, bringing on the high-flying acts and screaming guitar solos while the band played rock classics like Highway to Hell.
Monster Circus has been a hot spot for legal litigation, with a group called Tim Molyneux Productions claiming that the defendants, Monster Circus founders, Anthony Cardenas, Pete Merluzzi, Kevin Wayne Waldrop and Paul Zamek had come to Molyneux about the circus show.
Molyneux, the company’s namesake claims, went to some effort to produce a 45-minute show concept to help pitch the idea at the Hilton, as well as a full-on production of the version that would play at the Hilton.
In March of 2009, Molyneux claims, the aforementioned circus founders then tried to squeeze him out of the production, even though he was on the bill as a show producer. The sui
When in search for a credit card, you will be confronted with a lot of choices. And with so many options available, selecting the best one can be tough. The new credit CARD law was created to protect consumers against unexpected changes in the terms and conditions. However, the new law does not prevent credit card issuers from making their offers more enticing to the public. In this post, we talk about the most common credit card traps that consumers must watch out for:
Indistinct words or phrases.
Credit card deals may sound attractive at first. But if it includes the phrase “up to” or “as low as”, you should take a closer look at what the deal truly entails. Perhaps you see reward credit cards that offer “up to” 5% rebates or “as low as” 1% interest rate on purchases. Sounds like a great deal? Check the fine print and you’ll see that maybe it’s not so great after all.
Phrases like “up to” and “as low as” are often conditional. For instance, you can earn th Read all post…
11 Nov
Posted by: Andrew Bunbury in: Bad Credit News
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA () – Experian®, the leading global information services company, released its insights today on average monthly payments* of the top 25 metropolitan areas. The study found that nationally, consumers are paying $903 per month on their bills, which could include a combination of credit cards, auto loans and leases, and mortgages—a decrease of two percent in the last three years.
The study also reveals that Washington D.C., Seattle and Baltimore top the list with the highest average monthly payments with Washington D.C. coming in at 42 percent higher than the national average. Cities with the lowest payments include Cleveland, Tampa and Pittsburgh
Results ranked by highest to lowest by average monthly payment amounts are detailed below:
Metropolitan area Average monthly payment Difference from national average 1. Washington, D.C. $1285 Read all post…
Sticking with a debt reduction plan often means making sacrifices. Don’t expect a quick fix solution to your credit card debt woes no matter what you hear on TV, the radio, or the Internet. Take time to carefully research debt solutions to find one that can give you real results.
Debt consolidation
Consolidating debt has helped many people struggling with huge levels of debt, and while there are many companies out there who claim they can help you with this process, you can accomplish the same thing on your own. There are several ways you can restructure your debt, including applying for a debt consolidation loan or making use of low-interest credit card balance transfer offers.
Debt settlement
Try contacting your creditors and negotiating a debt settlement that allows you to pay off a reduced level of debt, but be aware that most creditors won’t discuss a debt settlement plan until you’ve missed a few payments. Also,
When bad credit is the problem, resorting to tricks will not do. Some fraudulent agencies that offer debt relief services may give consumers the wrong advice. Needless to say, some credit repair agencies are only after one thing – making profit even at the expense of consumers struggling with bad credit.
For instance, you may be advised to use an Employer Identification Number in place of your Social Security Number to conceal your true identity. Of course, this is an illegal tactic and resorting to such actions can only lead you to trouble.
The good news is that there are positive steps that you can do, even on your own, to get out of bad credit. And you can begin by doing the following steps:
06 Nov
Posted by: Andrew Bunbury in: Bad Credit News
A security company in Hawaii and an animal clinic in Pennsylvania are among the latest companies to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, as businesses continue to struggle to stay afloat.
Freeman Guards Inc. in Hawaii is filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, marking the end of the line for the company that had been doing business since 1972. The Chapter 7 liquidation caused the very quick lay off of around 200 employees with very little notice, according to an article from KHON.
The company had been trying to arrange an acquisition by Securitas USA. But that fell through, leaving Freeman Guards Inc. without a safety net, and leading to the bankruptcy protection filing.
“It’s a family tragedy,” said David Farmer, the bankruptcy trustee that has been appointed by the state to administer the liquidation. “It’s more than just a business and employees. They feel
When you are in debt, seek debt counseling and find out what options you have to fully settle your debt. Being in debt is no great thing and you certainly would want to get out of it as soon as possible. Why, because the longer you put it off, the harder it is to get out of, and the more your credit rating suffers. Now really, you wouldn’t want to sacrifice your credit rating. By and large, you must have been made aware what a poor credit score means – nothing good, for sure! Not only will you find it difficult to get a job, you will also find it hard to qualify to insurance programs and other types of loans.
Apparently, there’s debt relief available. Actually, there are tons of relief programs out there, but of course, not all would fit in the same shoe. Debt settlement by way of debt reduction, for instance may not work for everybody at all.
There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to what debt settlement is and what it is not. As some