More mediation ordered over potential Detroit bankruptcy deal – A federal judge on Thursday ordered ongoing mediation in Detroit’s historic bankruptcy over a potential settlement between the city and one of its fiercest creditors, while adding holdout creditor Financial Guaranty Insurance Co to the list of parties whose attendance is required.

Social Security and Divorce: Can You Collect Benefits on Your Ex’s Earnings Record? – If you’re divorced and juggling expenses, being able to boost your income with a spousal benefit can be a real plus. But no matter what your marital status, it pays to do some serious thinking about the best time for you to file. Your health, family longevity, and overall retirement plan are all factors to consider. If you can wait a few years to collect a larger benefit, that’s probably the smartest choice for the long term.

US foreclosure activity rises for second straight month in August: RealtyTrac – U.S. foreclosure activity jumped in August for the second consecutive month as banks started the process on more properties and scheduled more housing auctions, industry firm RealtyTrac said on Thursday.