Nov 17th, 2008 · Gift cards are popular holiday presents, but retail bankruptcies may render some cards worthless. Consumers tend to hold onto the cards for months — if not years — after receiving them. And many people spend more than the value of the card once they get to the store.
Mar 25th, 2008 · Demand for new homes continues to erode and one reason is that high-profile builder bankruptcies have made people anxious to sign on the dotted line. And with good reason: People like the Carias family in north suburban Chicago are getting stuck with half-finished houses and thousands of dollars locked up in bankruptcy proceedings. Analysts say as more builders declare Chapter 11, this fear could hobble any housing market recovery -- especially in the area of new home construction. Ashley Gross of Chicago Public Radio reports.
Mar 23rd, 2008 · In Northern Virginia, Chapter 7 filings have tripled over the past year. Bankruptcy attorney Tom Gorman, who represents small businesses seeking Chapter 7 liquidation in the region, talks to Liane Hansen about the epidemic.
Sep 14th, 2007 · Norman Hsu raised millions for Democratic candidates, writing big checks and bundling even more. All that has changed, as news of Hsu's bankruptcies and questionable business practices have made headlines.
Nov 15th, 2006 · Melissa Block and Michele Norris look back at the mergers, purchases and bankruptcies that have made U.S. Airways and Delta Airlines what they are today.
Apr 17th, 2006 · Federal prosecutors begin their cross-examination of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling over his role in the collapse of the company. The government accuses Skilling of orchestrating fraud and conspiracy that led to one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history.
Sep 14th, 2005 · Delta and Northwest airlines may declare bankruptcy Wednesday. Alex Chadwick talks to John Dimsdale of Marketplace about the future of these companies, and the people whose livelihoods depend on them.
May 17th, 2005 · Madeleine Brand examines whether the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the federal agency that takes charge of pension plans when corporations default, can handle its growing financial burden. Observers are concerned about the agency's future effectiveness in the wake of United Airlines pension plan default last week.