Foreclosure activity moving higher again – The report shows foreclosure filings, which include default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions (REO), were up 1% in May from April but a more attention-getting 16% over May 2014, a 19-month high.

Average US Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Eases to 4 Percent – Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates eased this week after hitting their highest levels this year in the previous week.

New bitcoin technology can tell banks where coins come from with incredible accuracy – Elliptic, a bitcoin analytics and storage startup based in London, thinks it’s just made a huge breakthrough that could make banks way more interested in bitcoin.

3 Business Situations That Are Ripe for Mediation – Mediation does not eliminate your rights to seek further legal redress for a problem. But it just may be the best, and least costly, course of action to resolve issues plaguing you and your business.

Week Ahead in Bankruptcy: June 1, 2015 – Here are some of the major events scheduled in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts this week. All times are local.

Here’s the Average Student Loan Debt in America — How Do You Compare? – Two years ago, student loan debt in America surpassed credit card debt for the first time ever, topping out at more than $1 trillion. While some see this as indicative of a broken education model, others have rightly pointed out that student loans have far more lasting value for society than what we rack up on credit cards.

Mortgage Delinquency Rates Are Back at Pre-Recession Levels – Good news on housing and the economy: Mortgage delinquencies are down.

How to Consolidate Debt (The Right Way) – The average American last year had close to three credit cards, and 15% had five or more credit cards, according to a Gallup survey. Couple the bills from those cards with student loan payments and it can be tough to stay on top of it all. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Read on to learn how to consolidate debt, reduce your interest payments, and eliminate stress.

Shift to on-demand workforce exposes gaps in disability insurance – Workers compensation needs to evolve to keep up with today’s growing on-demand economy, experts urge.

The Best Way to Ask Your Spouse for a Divorce – When it comes to how to ask your spouse for a divorce, there’s no simple answer. But if you prepare ahead of time, consider the tips provided here and get the divorce support you need to get through it, you’ll have a much better chance of making the divorce process as peaceful as possible for you, your spouse and your children.

Student Debt Is Hot Topic for 2016 Field – Republicans focus on driving down tuition prices, Democrats on pumping more federal funds into public universities

Want to Reduce Medical Malpractice Claims? – Reduce Preventable Mistakes    The best way to reduce medical malpractice claims is not by denying a victim’s access to the civil justice system or by capping malpractice damages. Those misguided policies place the burden on the backs of the harmed patients and do not actually result in less instances of malpractice.

Divorce and Money: Six Costly Mistakes – From overlooking assets to seeking revenge, here are financial pitfalls to avoid

Average US Rate on 30-Year Mortgage up for 3rd Straight Week - Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates are up for the third straight week.

Bankruptcy Can Help Seniors Protect Assets – People who declare bankruptcy must also take credit and debtor counseling classes that help them rebuild their finances.

Week Ahead in Bankruptcy: May 11, 2015 – Here are some of the major events scheduled in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts this week. All times are local.

How to Kill Your College Student Loan Debt Before It Kills You – Some 1.9 million students will be earning their bachelor degrees this month, according to Student Loan Hero, a New York City college debt payment service. Unfortunately, they’re on the hook for an average $33,000 in student debt.

Your mortgage dissected: Interest vs. principal, and how to own your home faster – For many, homeownership represents freedom, laying down roots and is often an individual’s largest source of wealth. While the emotional and financial benefits are robust, it’s important that homeowners understand their mortgage, which at its simplest is a loan they take on in order to cover the remaining cost of their home after the down payment.

Secrets of a Successful Divorce Mediation – Truly, the real secret of divorce mediation is that simple. Feeling heard, honored and respected by the person you loved enough to marry is often just as important as the issues, themselves.

Week Ahead in Bankruptcy: April 27, 2015 – Here are some of the major events scheduled in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts this week.

Reverse Mortgage Prices and Closing Costs: A Look at the Options – Senior homeowners looking to shop the HECM reverse mortgage market for the best price, meaning the lowest interest rate and origination fee, have a major problem. Unlike the standard mortgage market where price data are available from many sources (including third party multi-lender sites), in the reverse mortgage market prices are hard to find.