Financial Planning
Get legal advice on how to take control of your personal or business finances, whether you're tackling student loans, medical bills, taxes, or bankruptcy.
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Facing Foreclosure? Alternatives that Can Save Your Credit
Are you facing foreclosure on your home? You may think there's not much you can do to avoid it. But what you don't know is that there are alternatives to foreclosure.
· 2 min read
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10 Ways to Jump-Start Your Credit Repair
Use these tips to help repair your credit history and understand how credit ratings work.
· 4 min read
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What the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Means for Workers and Businesses
The CARES Act is the largest stimulus program in history, providing payments, grants, and loans to support workers and their employers. What are you entitled to?
· 4 min read
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Managing Medical Debt and How to Avoid It
Medical debt is a major burden for many Americans, contributing to two-thirds of all bankruptcies in the U.S. It's essential to learn how to avoid high medical costs and manage any debt you have.
· 3 min read
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7 Questions to Ask When You're Vetting a Tax Lawyer
Tax lawyers can help you through a tax controversy, or help you avoid one. To get the right lawyer for your needs, you need to know what to look for.
· 4 min read
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The Parent Trap: Budgeting Tips for the Cost of Raising a Child
The costs of raising a child are high, but you can offset them by shopping secondhand, going for free experiences and putting money into a savings account instead of spending it.
· 4 min read
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Student Loan Forgiveness: How It Can Work for You
Feeling overwhelmed by student loan debt? Federal student loan forgiveness programs may offer a way out—if you meet the qualifications. Find out what you need to do to have your loans forgiven.
· 3 min read
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How Are Incentive Stock Options Taxed?
If you receive a stock option from your employer, the type of stock option determines the timing of income you must report for tax purposes. The length of time you hold the stock acquired from the exercise of an option influences the type of income.
· 3 min read
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Balance Sheet vs. Income Statement: Which One Should I Use?
The right financial statement to use will always depend on the decision you're facing and the type of information you need in order to make that decision.
· 3 min read
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Consolidated Financial Statements vs. Combined Financial Statements: Which Should I Use for My Business?
Consolidated and combined financial statements are two different types of statements that help the public know whether it's worth investing in your company. Learn the difference between these statements and why you would pick one over the other.
· 3 min read
