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fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Bay Area luxury mall abruptly files for bankruptcy without warning tenants

Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

Young Americans are turning to bankruptcy. Are you one of them?

Personal bankruptcy filings are increasing among Gen Z and young millennials due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Bay Area luxury mall abruptly files for bankruptcy without warning tenants

Blackhawk Plaza's owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving tenants like Jung Dong Choi frustrated by lack of communication and ongoing neglect.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Would-be flipper of Kanye West's former Malibu pad files for BK to stop auction

Belwood Investments filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, protecting its Malibu property from auction amid significant financial liabilities and a troubled investment history.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

More young people are filing for bankruptcy, lawyers say. Here's why.

Bankruptcy filings among young adults have increased due to high living costs, stagnant wages, and easy access to credit.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'If you are using credit cards to take out cash, you need to cut up your card' - money experts share their credit card dos and don'ts

Credit cards can be very dangerous from a financial well-being perspective, if used irresponsibly. The temptation to use one to fund a big holiday or a new sofa that you can't afford can be seriously tempting.
Relationships
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Leisure centre and lido operator enters administration

Fusion Lifestyle announced on 1 April that it had appointed administrators after a prolonged period of financial difficulty. The charity cited rising operational costs, reduced government funding, and post-pandemic recovery challenges as the causes of its financial struggles.
London politics
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Applebee's restaurant closures: See the list of doomed locations after a major franchisee went bankrupt

Several Applebee's locations have closed due to financial distress and declining foot traffic, following a bankruptcy filing by a franchisee.
#private-credit
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Business

Private Credit Could Crush the Stock Market: 5 Financial Dividend Giants With Zero Exposure

Private credit poses significant risks due to leverage and debt, with potential liquidity mismatches exacerbating financial instability.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

In the $3 trillion private credit market, the 'shadow default' rate is increasing as more money chases lower-quality deals | Fortune

Private credit market enterprise value rose while debt quality weakened: slower Ebitda growth, higher leverage, increased shadow defaults, and lower investor yields.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Private Credit Could Crush the Stock Market: 5 Financial Dividend Giants With Zero Exposure

Private credit poses significant risks due to leverage and debt, with potential liquidity mismatches exacerbating financial instability.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

In the $3 trillion private credit market, the 'shadow default' rate is increasing as more money chases lower-quality deals | Fortune

Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Morecambe served with winding-up petition

Morecambe Football Club faces a winding-up petition due to a legacy debt from a supplier, KPM Groundworks Limited.
Retirement
fromIndependent
1 week ago

There are millions of euro stuck in 'dormant accounts' - here's how to get yours back

Many funds remain unclaimed in state hands despite efforts to locate their rightful owners.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Individual insolvencies surge 18% as experts warn households are at 'breaking point'

Individual insolvencies in England and Wales surged 18% year-on-year to 11,609 in February 2026, driven by rising borrowing costs, persistent inflation, and accumulated debt affecting households across income levels.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

High Yielding ECC's CLOs Are Unrated For A Risky Reason

Eagle Point Credit cut its monthly distribution significantly, reflecting underlying risks in its investment strategy involving unrated collateralized loan obligations.
Chicago
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Judge rejects emergency hearing request Hawthorne bankruptcy

A federal bankruptcy judge rejected Hawthorne Race Course's request for an emergency hearing on its motion for extended time to file financial disclosures, requiring the case to proceed on the regular court calendar.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Private credit didn't fix middle-market CRE. It delayed a reckoning

Private credit's market expansion masked fundamental inefficiencies in commercial real estate lending that now surface as refinancing accelerates in a higher-rate environment.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why Chasing More Revenue Won't Fix Your Financial Struggles

Pursuing revenue growth without stabilizing internal systems, costs, and processes amplifies inefficiencies and creates fragile, unsustainable businesses instead of profitable ones.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Close Brothers to cut 600 jobs as motor finance scandal pressures finances

Close Brothers is cutting 600 jobs (20% of workforce) to reduce costs and restore investor confidence amid motor finance mis-selling scandal compensation liabilities.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Circle Furniture to auction off remaining inventory after bankruptcy

Circle Furniture, a Massachusetts-based retailer founded in 1952, closed in December and is liquidating hundreds of showroom and warehouse items through bankruptcy auctions from March to April.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
4 weeks ago

Balancing Credit Building with Credit Caution - Social Media Explorer

Build credit steadily and intentionally through consistent, responsible use rather than aggressive account opening, as time and payment history matter more than rapid activity.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process

Radian ceased accepting new business for Radian Mortgage Capital early last week and is in the process of thoughtfully winding down the business over the coming months. This decision followed a thorough process to explore divestiture options, and ultimately, we determined that discontinuing operations was in the best interests of our organization, our employees and our customers.
Real estate
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Overdrawn, underpaid and over it: how four people conquered their debt mountains

Debt affects 84% of UK adults, with rising borrowing rates driven by cost-of-living pressures, while shame prevents many from seeking help until reaching crisis point.
fromAol
1 month ago
Marketing

10 Companies That Went Downhill After Being Acquired

Corporate acquisitions often disrupt the qualities that made acquired brands successful, leading to customer loss and diminished relevance despite initial optimistic promises.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Water firms sent bailiffs to tens of thousands of homes for debts under 1,000

Tens of thousands of bailiff visits occur annually across English and Welsh water companies, with significant variation in enforcement practices and inconsistent protections for vulnerable customers.
Business
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The $265 billion private credit meltdown: How Wall Street's hottest investment craze turned into a panic | Fortune

Private equity stocks surged dramatically from mid-2023 to early 2025, then collapsed sharply starting September 2024, erasing over $265 billion in market value as retail investors demanded redemptions from private debt funds.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

When money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?

I have not touched a paper note for months. I don't even have money to pay for a taxi. Now we walk a lot, for long distances. Palestinians in Gaza use the Israeli currency, the shekel, in their daily transactions, and depend on Israel to supply banks with new banknotes and coins.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Ebay tells government it is "restructuring" Irish base as workers wait for news of potential job cuts

We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will affect certain roles across our workforce. The formal notification comes as the company announced that it would cut 6pc of its global workforce.
E-Commerce
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Private Loan Exchange Launches As Federal Lending Tightens The Screws On Law Students - Above the Law

Federal student loan policy changes have reduced graduate student borrowing options, forcing law students toward private loans, prompting AccessLex Institute to launch a nonprofit-curated private loan directory.
#phoenixism
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Jenrick Warns the UK 'Is Going Bankrupt' Action Needed - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reform UK will approach tax-and-spend cautiously, reimpose the two-child benefit limit, prioritize working people over welfare, and aim to reduce dependency amid public finance concerns.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former auctioneer who was jailed for stealing is hit with judgment of 45,000 for outstanding debts

A former auctioneer jailed for client theft faces a third judgment of €45,000 from the property services watchdog for unpaid debts from improper conduct findings.
Business
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Money experts on the pros and cons of borrowing - and whether they have any loans themselves

Debt can be categorized as good or bad depending on whether it finances appreciating assets or depreciating expenses, making strategic borrowing potentially beneficial despite cultural stigma against all debt.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection

Saks Global has secured roughly $1.75 billion in financing, the New York company said as filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday in the Southern District of Texas. The private company said that stores will remain open as it restructures company debt, meaning that it will honor the programs it has for customers. Suppliers and employees will be paid, Saks said.
US news
#student-loans
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

At least 3.7m unaccounted for as liquidators appointed to investment firm

Provisional liquidators were appointed to Strand Investments & Finance Ltd (123 Financial Services) after suspected misappropriation left at least €3.7m unaccounted and clients affected.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

What are my rights as a borrower? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Taking out a loan can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Questions pile up fast. How much can they charge me? What happens if I miss a payment? Can they call my workplace? Here's what most borrowers don't realize. Singapore's Moneylenders Act grants you significant legal protections. These aren't suggestions lenders can ignore. They're enforceable rules backed by the Ministry of Law. Every licensed money lender operating in Singapore follows them. No exceptions.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three Oakland office towers are seized by lender in speedy foreclosure

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, through an affiliate, took ownership of the three office towers in a streamlined foreclosure process, according to documents filed on Jan. 20 with the Alameda County Recorder's Office. The unpaid debt for the three office buildings totals $442.1 million, the financial titan's affiliate stated in the filing, which was a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the county records show. The original loan that Deutsche Bank provided to Starwood totaled $364.5 million, Alameda County real estate records show.
East Bay real estate
#chapter-11-bankruptcy
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Business

Eddie Bauer plans to close all U.S. and Canada stores in bankruptcy. See the full list of doomed locations

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Business

Eddie Bauer plans to close all U.S. and Canada stores in bankruptcy. See the full list of doomed locations

#hamilton-academical
#private-equity
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Private equity's playbook to shake off the zombies: meet the continuation vehicle | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Private equity's playbook to shake off the zombies: meet the continuation vehicle | Fortune

Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash

Taking capital without alignment on values, trust, timing, and working style creates long-term friction that outweighs short-term relief.
#uk-insolvency
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Francesca's says 'all sales are final' amid reports of store closures and liquidation. Here's the latest

Francesca's is closing all stores and conducting liquidation sales after bankruptcy and declining mall traffic.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Blackhawk Plaza faces new foreclosure, this time from its main lender

Blackhawk Plaza faces potential foreclosure after defaults on $31 million in Preferred Bank loans plus a separate $5 million Nano Banc loan, jeopardizing tenants and operations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Out of the red, but at what cost? Birmingham council asset sales have left city reeling, say residents

Birmingham City Council exited bankruptcy after severe cuts, asset sales, and council tax rises, leaving community services closed and residents deeply frustrated.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: I'm afraid I'm on the verge of another bad financial decision

Consult a financial adviser, involve family, and evaluate housing near care to choose a reversible retirement location that fits health, budget, and social needs.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a designer, and Saks was my biggest customer. Now it owes me six figures, and I'm fighting to keep my business viable.

Saks Global's Chapter 11 filing left Elisamama founder Fisayo Che unpaid for six figures, jeopardizing revenue and trust in a major retail partner.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Spirit pilots appeal to lenders to back airline's overhaul in bankruptcy, reject liquidation

In an unusual appeal, the unionized pilots of Spirit Airlines have written to the company's bondholders to urge them to continue backing the company's reorganization in bankruptcy court, and to reject a liquidation "that would destroy South Florida's hometown airline." The open letter, written on behalf of the Spirit contingent of the Air Line Pilots Association, comes after the union and management settled on a revised contract late last year that provides economic concessions designed to cut labor costs.
US news
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Finally Paid Off Our Last Piece of Debt. I Didn't Expect It to Backfire Like This.

Paying off an installment loan can temporarily lower a FICO score by reducing credit mix, active account history, and account age, despite good payment behavior.
#insolvency
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Foreclosure auction volume reaches highest level since Q2 2020

Foreclosure auction sales fell to multi‑quarter lows while REO auction sales and auctioned properties rose, driven by pricing shifts, roll rates, and varied buyer demand.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Distressed assets, AI fraud complicating title insurance risk

Layered validation and synchronized countermeasures are essential to combat increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven title insurance fraud amid uneven property market risks and rising bad actors.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Barclay brothers given six weeks to strike deal to avoid bankruptcy

Howard and Aidan Barclay must secure creditor-backed IVAs by 17 March or face potential bankruptcy after HSBC launched proceedings over Logistics Group debt.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Owner of Blackhawk Plaza in Danville is tangled in web of failed loans

DANVILLE The principal owner of Blackhawk Plaza in Danville is tangled in a web of failed real estate loans in Southern California that have engulfed multiple banks and created murky prospects for the delinquent properties. Deba Shyam, who heads up Ramanujan Group, the owner of the ailing retail and dining hub near the posh Blackhawk enclave, is a key figure, along with two other real estate executives, in a thicket of murky financing deals for at least 15 Southern California properties and one in Texas.
Real estate
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Another fast food franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Will any of its restaurants close?

Sailormen Inc., a franchisee operating 130 Popeyes in Florida, filed Chapter 11 after mounting debt, lease liabilities, and pandemic-related financial pressures.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

How a real estate scion's risky dealmaking pushed Saks Global to the brink | Fortune

Richard Baker's Saks Global faces potential bankruptcy after missed bond payments and declining revenue, seeking a $1 billion lifeline amid troubled asset history.
Business
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Saks Global to close most of its Saks Off 5th stores as it restructures during Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Saks Global will close most Saks Off 5th stores, wind down Saksoff5th.com, and hold liquidation sales to raise cash to address Chapter 11 debt.
#debt-management
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

5 Ways To Strengthen Your Law Firm's Economic Resilience - Above the Law

The economy doesn't move in straight lines, and oftentimes law firms feel every shift. Costs rise, clients hesitate, and financial decisions carry more weight than they used to.
Business
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

New wave of 'zombie' companies faces collapse as financial distress surges

Tens of thousands of "zombie" businesses risk collapse in 2026 due to mounting costs, weak demand, and potential HMRC enforcement of £27 billion in overdue taxes.
Business
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Never Learned the Most Important Money Lesson When I Was Young. Now I'm Dealing With the Difficult Consequences.

Refinance the 38% personal loan and prioritize paying high-interest credit-card balances while improving credit score before applying for debt consolidation.
Business
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Eddie Bauer to close all North American stores, file for bankruptcy

Eddie Bauer will close its North American stores and file for bankruptcy while manufacturing, wholesale, and e-commerce operations continue and international locations remain unaffected.
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