Category Archives: Bankruptcy
Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Recommend Taking Action to Stop Debt
The recent economic news seems to be straight out of a movie – the good, the bad and the ugly. This morning, for instance, I read about soaring stocks, falling jobless claims and the Fed’s prediction that the economy could start to recover by the end of the year. Ah, things must be getting better,… Read More »
Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn of IRS Tax Audit Increase to Cover Debt
Uncle Sam is in a bind – and he might require your help. To aid the federal government in covering its $1 trillion dollar deficit, the IRS has ramped up its focus on individual workers, small business owners and the self-employed in the form of “soft letters” and tax audits. If you haven’t reported all… Read More »
Chicago Bankruptcy Laywers Suggest Chapter 13 for Consumer Financial Protection
I guess the banking industry hasn’t heard of karma. After sending our economy into a downward spiral with irresponsible lending practices – and putting millions of Americans out of homes, jobs and dreams in the process – they were bailed out by the same taxpayers they nearly destroyed. So when the industry caught wind of… Read More »
Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn of Hidden Bank Fees
I don’t usually do well with change. I’ve had pretty much the same hairstyle since high school, I’ve been driving the same car since I got my license and I have a mini-meltdown every time Facebook changes its layout. So naturally, I’ve been banking with the same company – a large national bank that shall… Read More »
Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Recommend Giving Yourself a Raise
Hoping that your boss might recognize your hard work with a little more money this year? Waiting for your paycheck to catch up with the cost of living? Well, you might be out of luck. Many employers are forgoing raises for the second year in a row thanks to economic concerns, according to an Associated… Read More »