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What is a Statement of Financial Affairs? Sounds pretty simple and harmless, right? Actually, it can be very detailed and complicated.

I previously wrote about various programs that are available for individuals struggling with student loan debt. You can find that information here and also a link to the website here.

Tax Day is nearly upon us! Have you filed your 2017 tax returns yet? This year’s tax due date is April 17, 2018, only a few weeks away. I’ve found that many people put off filing their tax returns for many reasons. One of those reasons is that they cannot afford to pay a tax preparer or certified public accountant to help them and don’t have the resources or access to try and file the returns on their own.

As I write this, I am well aware that my law partner, Ron Sykstus, wishes that I was writing this blog about a best-selling fiction novel that he has written! Unfortunately for him, that is not the case!

Making a decision to seek bankruptcy advice is usually something a person puts a lot of thought (and worry and sleepless nights) into beforehand. Finding reputable and knowledgeable counsel is a must to ensure your bankruptcy is successful.

Tribal members of the Navajo Nation filed a federal lawsuit against Well Fargo on Tuesday December 12, 2017, CNN Money reports.

The golden years are turning out to be not very golden, unfortunately, for many Americans. This is something that I have noticed in my own law practice. Over the last several years, I have seen a trend in more older and retirement age folks having to seek bankruptcy assistance.

With the holiday shopping season upon us, I think we need to talk about credit cards and the evil that may lurk in the fine print.  It is difficult to checkout at any store lately without the clerk trying to push me to open a credit card.

Updated February 19th, 2020

If you’re in debt and it seems like there’s no solution in sight, you might be intrigued to hear a radio announcer tease you with “the secret credit card companies don’t want you to know” or see an online advertisement suggesting that you can cut your debt by up to 50% without bankruptcy.

Have you been struggling with debt but are afraid to seek bankruptcy counsel? So many times people who are struggling financially only turn to Bankruptcy as a last resort, as should be the case.