I recently wrote an article for the Contra Costa Lawyer on attorneys and financial wellness. Much of the article applies to non-attorneys as well and are thoughts that we come across every day in our law practice.
Most people do not want to talk about their finances. No one wants to admit their finances are not their strong point
Bankruptcy for high income earners is tricky. A Los Angeles Bankruptcy specialist shares his advice and tips for high income earners who need Chapter 7 relief.
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Free Parking On Saturday! Bayer, Wishman & Leotta, Attorneys at Law Specializing in Bankruptcy Established 1989 – Call 800-477-3111 Jeff Wishman, Leon Bayer, Marcus Tiggs Free Encino Bankruptcy Clinic Visit on Saturdays! By Leon Bayer -October 17, 2017 The Encino bankruptcy clinic and attorney office of Bayer, Wishman & Leotta is located in the First Citizen Bank building, […]
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Annual 1099-C Don’t Freak Out Reminder!
Every year, we get panicked emails, phone calls, carrier pigeon messages from clients who filed for bankruptcy and then received a 1099-C in February when tax forms start coming out. Don’t panic. Here are the thoughts that are running through your head:
A 1099-C is issued when a creditor cancels
By: Jeffrey Wishman, Attorney at Law The incoming Biden administration has announced that it wants the Federal minimum wage to be increased by to $15.00 per hour. Covid restrictions are still in place, which already hurts small businesses. We predict that raising the minimum wage may be the final straw that will kill off many […]
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Yesterday (January 5, 2021), news websites reported the following two headlines:
PANDEMIC SPURS MOST BANKRUPTCY FILINGS SINCE 2009The sky is falling, the sky is falling!
BANKRUPTCY FILINGS HIT 35-YEAR LOW THANKS TO GOVERNMENT PANDEMIC AID
Wait, what? I thought the sky was falling.
How can both of these headlines be true? Because the reporters cherry-picked statistics to make the
We’ll show you how to pay your bankruptcy lawyer. We are lawyers who specialize in bankruptcy. So, we All of our clients are broke. That’s why they come to us. Yet, we need to get paid. Otherwise we can’t be here to help you. Your lawyer should always be straight with you about everything. That […]
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Living on credit is a day-to-day reality for millions of Americans.
Consumer debt in the United States totals $14.1 trillion — that’s $14,100,000, 000,000 – with the average person owing over $90,000 (according to Experian’s 2019 Consumer Debt Study). This includes credit cards, consumer loans, secured loans on personal property (electronics, furniture, jewelry, etc.), car loans, mortgages, and student
Will your new business sink or swim? New businesses have a horrible death rate. There are certain start up mistakes when you buy or open a business than can be fatal to success.
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There are many challenges caused by avoidable small business mistakes. Your life savings is at stake. You must know what you are getting into. Among the very worst small business mistakes made when you buy or open a business are under capitalization, inexperience, and paying too much for an existing business. First, there is inadequate […]
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