If you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you are not alone. According to a report cited by Investopedia, Americans collectively owe more than $130 billion in back taxes, fees, and penalties to the federal government. Digging oneself out of tax debt can be difficult, especially in the current economic environment. The good… [Continue Reading]
Understanding Michigan’s Homestead Exemption
One of the most common myths about bankruptcy is that you are required to give away all of your belongings. In reality, there are certain exemptions and items that you are allowed to keep during bankruptcy. For example, Michigan has a distinct group of items that a person is allowed to keep while navigating the… [Continue Reading]
School (Bus) Rules!
The beginning of September brings with it the promise of the crisp, cool days of fall, the green of summer melting into the golden hue of autumn and, of course, the re-emergence of familiar yellow school buses on the road, shuttling their small charges morning and afternoon. With hundreds of thousands of school children on… [Continue Reading]