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HOUSEHOLD DEBT AND CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY

Consumer debt continues to soar, fueling a record in personal bankruptcies in 2002. In this segment of ABI's "Bankruptcy Today" for the Sky Radio Network, Judge William H. Brown, bankruptcy judge for the Western District of Tennessee, and Thomas A. Layman of Global Vision Group (formerly chief economist at Visa, USA) discuss the causes and consequences of personal bankruptcy.

Our Panelists:

Hon. William H. Brown, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, W.D. Tenn (Memphis)
Thomas A. Layman, President and Founder, Global Vision Group (Hillsborough, Calif).

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1	Welcome by ABI President Andy Caine; the latest in bankruptcy filing data
2	Segment 1 Causes of personal bankruptcy today; typical debtor profile; impact on the national economy; description of bankruptcy options for consumers (Ch 7 and Ch 13) and possible benefits.
3	Segment 2. Discussion of non-bankruptcy alternatives; learning the early warning signs of financial trouble; self-help and free outside assistance;bankruptcy law reform update; need for better financial education.