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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7 Money-Saving Tips for Recession and Inflation
While you cannot control an oncoming recession and inflation, it's important to know how to prepare. Here are some tips to help you start saving for your emergency fund.
· 11 min read
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Saving for Your Child's College Education and Protecting Your Retirement
When faced with saving for college and retirement, you should focus on retirement first, but also set up a 529 college savings plan for your children as early as possible to gain that coveted interest growth over time.
· 4 min read
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What Is a Bankruptcy Discharge?
Discovering what debts the court can and cannot wipe out when you file for bankruptcy may surprise you. Read on to find out how this would affect you.
· 4 min read
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Harness the Power of Mobile Payments to Grow Your Business
Accepting mobile payments can bring in customers faster than an expensive ad campaign. Learn how using this new technology can help grow your business—without breaking the bank.
· 3 min read
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How to File LLC Taxes
If your business is organized as an LLC, your tax professional may recommend that your business entity be taxed as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation, and you may be responsible for self-employment taxes in addition to federal taxes and state income tax.
· 8 min read
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How to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Does the thought of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy make you anxious? This step-by-step guide can help you determine whether this is the right decision for you.
· 13 min read
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Business vs. Personal Expenses: What Is Deductible?
Business and personal expenses are like oil and water—they shouldn't mix. Here's how to keep them separate, and what to do when they overlap.
· 7 min read
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What Is the Annual California Franchise Tax?
The California annual franchise tax is one of the costs of doing business in the Golden State. How much you pay and when depends on your type of business.
· 2 min read
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What Are Operating Activities?
Operating activities track the heart of your business. Here's how to calculate and understand one of your company's most vital metrics.
· 3 min read
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What Are Financing Activities?
Cash flow from financing activities reveals the health and direction of a business. Understand financing activities with this quick guide.
· 3 min read