Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million.More >>
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.More >>
After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers?More >>
After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers who have already fled to the competition?More >>
A non-dischargeable debt is one that will survive the bankruptcy proceeding. The debtor still has the obligation to pay this debt; the creditor has every right to collect.
In general, liens (such as mortgages and security interests in cars) are non-dischargeable as are some other types of obligations including:
Federal, state and local tax claims (subject to specific time rules)
Customs duties
Spousal support
Child support
Most student loans
Secured debts
Fines and penalties imposed by government agencies
Debts incurred due to false statements made with the intent to deceive
Fraud committed in a fiduciary capacity, such as embezzlement or larceny
Punitive damage claims for "willful and malicious" acts
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:54:35 GMT
Cornwall is the latest town saying no to a plan to bring natural gas to the International Paper Mill at Ticonderoga. "I will fight you tooth and nail, I don't want this for any of us on any level," saidMore >>
Cornwall is the latest town saying no to a plan to bring natural gas to the International Paper Mill at Ticonderoga.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:44:29 GMT
Vermont State Police say two men were found dead in Peacham. Police were called to a home on Slack Road for a report of shots fired and a missing man.More >>
A frightening scene for folks in Peacham Wednesday, as police launched a massive search after an apparent murder-suicide. Investigators spent the day trying to figure out what happened.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:12:23 GMT
A big drug sweep in Springfield this morning targeted drug dealers.More >>
Dozens of alleged drug dealers are behind bars after police conducted a large drug sweep throughout Windsor County. WCAX's Jennifer Reading was with police and got exclusive access during Wednesday's roundup.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:36:22 GMT
Burlington police are investigating a hit-and-run accident. Police say Monday at 4:10 p.m., a woman was walking in the crosswalk at College St. near the Waterman Building at UVM, when she was hit by anMore >>
Police are asking the public for help identifying the suspect in a hit-and-run accident on College Street in Burlington.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:32:09 GMT
A Vermont woman accused of giving drugs to a woman who overdosed and died and a man who overdosed and survived has been sentenced to 60 days on a work crew.More >>
A Vermont woman accused of giving drugs to a woman who overdosed and died and a man who overdosed and survived has been sentenced to 60 days on a work crew.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:03:21 GMT
A former Customs Agent will sell more more than 150 guns that were seized from his Brattleboro home during a 2011 raid. Special Agent Richard Bernholz pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to filingMore >>
A former Customs Agent will sell more more than 150 guns that were seized from his Brattleboro home during a 2011 raid.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:54:38 GMT
A propane leak forced evacuations in St. Albans Wednesday. Investigators say someone was operating a hydraulic lift at a property on Lakeshore Drive when the top of an underground tank was clipped, causingMore >>
Several homes in St. Albans were evacuated Wednesday after an underground tank was damaged and started to leak.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:48:02 GMT
"At 0.05 you are already impaired. The danger of being on the road is real," said Rep. Bill Lippert, D-Hinesburg. State Representative Bill Lippert thinks the current standard to determine if someone isMore >>
A Vermont lawmaker wants to cut the legal limit for drunk driving nearly in half. Proponents say the proposal will save lives; opponents say it will kill business.More >>
