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By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
closeAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on Jun 5, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
I love the internet. I truly do. Why? Because it is an endless source of information, both good and bad and it forces you to think about what you are reading. That resource can be utilized to research almost anything. If you going to need to make a major purchase, you can use this resource [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on Jun 4, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
What does your employer really offer to you as an employee? I’m not talking about raises; there won’t be many of those this year. But there are benefits that employers offer to employees that many do not take advantage. For instance, everyone thinks of getting medical insurance. But does your employer offer different kinds of medical insurance? [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on Jun 3, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
Know the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’. You want a flashy sports car, but you don’t need it. You need transportation to get back and forth to work, but you might not want that ugly Yugo. But a Yugo is all you can afford, so lay your eyes off that new Jaguar. It’s OK to [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on Jun 2, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
And the one they pick, is the one you’ll know by. (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, 1970) Children are part of the family and while they might not understand high finance, they are sensitive to the stress and strain that an out of control budget will bring on any family. You are not doing your children [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on Jun 1, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
Every good budget needs an emergency fund. What is an emergency fund? It is savings that you have put aside for that unplanned expense that just has to be paid. It is not for impulse buys. It is for that car repair that needs to be performed so you can get back and forth to [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on May 31, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
Do you remember that saying, “Never a lender nor a borrower be”? It is sound advice founded on personal experience. It is amazing how often family or friends will go the extra mile to lend to each other. It is good to support your family or friends, but nothing ruins a relationship faster than a [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on May 30, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
Part of every plan is a budget. Part of every budget is limits in spending. If you set limits in the budget, you can reach your goals. If you don’t set limits, soon spending is out of control and soon you are on the endles treadmill of trying to pay off that credit card debt [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on May 29, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
The greatest mistake most people make with their finances is to set goals and plan. In a family situation, that problem is made worse by failing to set mutual goals. If one spouse has a goal of buying a great bass boat and the other spouse is working towards a new house, the goals will [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on May 28, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
In a family situation, it is important that everyone know what the finances are. When the finances are a deep, dark secret, there is no information upon which family members can decide whether a spending decision is appropriate. Nothing inhibits that impulse buy and soon the bidget is blown. By working with a partner, not only will the information [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on May 27, 2009 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
Are you living from paycheck to paycheck”? What happened to that grand plan to be a billionaire at age 30? What happened is that you didn’t plan to make your dream a reality. Goals don’t just happen, they are reached after detailed planning. The single largest mistake my clients make is failing to make a [...]
