The Best Way to Use a Credit Card? Treat It Like Cash from New York Times

The Best Way to Use a Credit Card? Treat It Like Cash from New York Times February 12, 2020
Fewer people than ever carry cash these days, it seems. Life can seem ultraconvenient when you don’t have to worry about a wad of bills in your pocket (or even a wallet in your pocket, for that matter).

But it can hurt people with low incomes when businesses go cashless, it can hurt workers who rely on cash tips and — even if you’re not in either of these groups — it can hurt you because it’s easy to get into financial trouble with credit cards.

Section 108 of the Internal Revenue Code Relief of Indebtedness Income and Workouts

Section 108 of the Internal Revenue Code Relief of Indebtedness Income and WorkoutsOne of the most overlooked areas of the law when doing a workout is Section 108 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). Section 108 is a trap for the unwary and unless the attorney or lawyer is aware of this tax code section, it can upend a workout or result in a taxpayer having to recognize, report, or pickup unknowingly a significant amount of taxable income. This could ruin the attorney-client relationship or worse yet a malpractice lawsuit by the client against the attorney.

Saving Your Home from Foreclosure under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be used to save your home or investment property  from a mortgage or association foreclosure.

Saving Your Home from Foreclosure under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be used to save your home or investment property  from a mortgage or association foreclosure.

From Cars to ERs, Bankruptcy Questions Answered

Few conversations load in more emotion than those about finances. Wynn at Law, LLC, knows that the tensions and fears only escalate when the topic is bankruptcy. Knotted in the dialogue are important things like transportation, child support, student loans, and medical care.
A beater with a heater
In our section of Wisconsin, a car is less of a luxury and more of a necessity since only the larger metros have public transportation. Finding/Keeping a job is contingent (usually) on have reliable wheels.

From Cars to ERs, Bankruptcy Questions Answered

Few conversations load in more emotion than those about finances. Wynn at Law, LLC, knows that the tensions and fears only escalate when the topic is bankruptcy. Knotted in the dialogue are important things like transportation, child support, student loans, and medical care.
A beater with a heater
In our section of Wisconsin, a car is less of a luxury and more of a necessity since only the larger metros have public transportation. Finding/Keeping a job is contingent (usually) on have reliable wheels.

Bankruptcy Solves Rod’s Security Clearance Problem

Two weeks after filing bankruptcy, Rod got his security clearance. Rod contacted me from a military base in the Midwest. The military wanted to give him a new assignment, in the DC area, with more responsibility. His wife and children had already rented a place and moved, while he was awaiting orders.   At the […]

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