A few days after 2015’s tax filing deadline last month, the head of the IRS gave testimony to a U.S. House Ways and Means subcommittee on the prevalence of individual and corporate tax fraud and how the IRS is trying to fight it. Here are ten simple tips that consumers and businesses can take to… [Continue Reading]
9 Tips for Successful Contract Negotiations
In the world of business, contracts are the grease that makes the wheels turn and ensures each party receives what they expect. The art of negotiation is the fine tuning that can make or break a deal. While some of the points touch upon negotiation techniques, the main thrust of this blog is about the… [Continue Reading]
To File or Not to File Bankruptcy
If your debt is overwhelming and you cannot imagine paying it off without putting at risk your ability to pay for your living expenses (even pared down), then you have probably considered bankruptcy. But for many people, including business owners, bankruptcy may not be the only option or the best option. Bankruptcy may be the best… [Continue Reading]
Now that the Taxes are Done
That April 15th (or this year, April 18th) deadline looms large over many of us, causing us to put all sorts of items on our financial and business plan to-do list on hold, held in a stasis until our filing is complete. But now the taxes are hopefully behind you (expect for you extension filers).… [Continue Reading]
Top 6 Differences Between Irrevocable and Revocable Trusts
You’ve finally made the decision to create a trust for yourself and your family but you come to a fork in the road: the irrevocable versus the revocable trust. Wait, what?! What’s the difference? While similar in concept, the differences are both critical and key to making an informed decision about the best device available… [Continue Reading]
Money Troubles, Marital Woes: When You’re on the Brink of Bankruptcy and Divorce
Ask any marriage counselor what a leading cause of marital strife and eventual divorce is and you will hear financial problems (along with infidelity, stresses of raising children and in-law issues). Divorce or the possibility of divorce is incredibly difficult. What happens if your financial house is also crumbling? The answer is: it depends. Many… [Continue Reading]
3 Tips When Launching Your Start-Up
Despite some mixed economic news as of late, the U.S. Small Business Administration is ramping up efforts to spread the gospel of small business formation around Michigan. As first reported by the Lansing State Journal, one of the USBA’s senior officials recently gave a talk in East Lansing to help fledgling Michigan-based entrepreneurs. “Small businesses… [Continue Reading]
Someone who Owes me Money Filed for Bankruptcy; How Can I Get My Money?
A person who owes you money is called a debtor. If your debtor files for bankruptcy protection, you may still be able to collect from them in certain circumstances. First, identify how and why your debtor owes you money. Does your debtor owe you for a loan or a service that you provided to them?… [Continue Reading]
Don’t Fall Prey to Financial Con Artists
Last week, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced felony charges against a Birmingham man, alleging he stole money from Michigan residents facing mortgage foreclosures or seeking help to manage credit card debt. The 35 felony charges filed against both Modify Loan Experts LLC and its owner allege that the company promised its clients that they… [Continue Reading]
Medical Bankruptcies: When Health Care Threatens Your Financial Health
What role does health care play in the world of bankruptcy? In 2013, medical expenses were the largest cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., reportedly accounting for 62% of all bankruptcy filings. Even more astounding is that most people who file bankruptcy based upon their overwhelming medical bills have some kind of insurance, albeit insufficient… [Continue Reading]
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