Basics of Improving Credit
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, July 7, 2014
Our clients often ask us for tips on improving their credit, especially after bankruptcy filing. We have previously discussed improving credit after bankruptcy filing in our previous blog post. This is a simple basic list of what someone can do to improve their credit.
VA Controversy Continues
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, June 23, 2014
The saga surrounding the VA continues with the release of an audit implicating the VA regarding what veterans were actually told and documented appointment times which were never relayed to the veterans themselves. This mess continues on what appears to be a daily basis. You can read the continuing coverage at a number of news outlets to include CNN.
Security Clearance Annual Report Issued
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, June 9, 2014
Intelligence Authorization Act for the Fiscal Year 2010 established a requirement for the President to submit an annual report to Congress on the security clearance process, to include the total number of security clearances across government and in-depth metrics on the timeliness of security clearance determinations in the Intelligence Community (IC).
VA Disability Claims Backlog Acknowledged by Defense Secretary
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Many of the veterans that we represent lament the fact that it takes the VA so long to decide their claim and for their claim to work its way through the convoluted VA system.
Secret Waiting List for Veterans Awaiting Medical Care
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, May 12, 2014
In news that should both distress and outrage veterans and their families, CNN has uncovered a secret waiting list in Phoenix Arizona for veterans awaiting urgent medical care.
New Expedited Social Security Disability Process for Veterans
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, April 14, 2014
The Social Security Administration announced that, effective March 17, 2014, it will expedite disability claims for veterans receiving VA service-connected compensation benefits and who have a rating of 100% permanent and total disability from the VA.
Security Clearance Restrictions Announced by Department of Defense (DOD)
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, March 24, 2014
The Department of Defense (DOD) announced a policy on March 18, 2014 to begin tightening up access to classified information by potentially shrinking the list of 3.5 million people who currently hold active security clearances.
Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA)
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, March 17, 2014
The Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) is a federal consumer law found among the other various federal consumer protection laws and is located at 15 U.S.C .
Can you be taxed for debts discharged in bankruptcy and what to do if you received a 1099 issued to the IRS for debt?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, March 3, 2014
Many of our clients present us with these questions, especially during tax season. The simple answer to these questions is… maybe…
This area of questions is actually quite complicated. If you find yourself presented with these types of questions, we recommend seeking the assistance of your tax advisor or a tax professional.
What Can You Do If a Debt Collector or Creditor is Taking Money From Your Bank Account
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, February 17, 2014
Many times creditors and debt collectors will coerce, usually by harassment, people into allowing them to take money directly from their checking or savings bank accounts. You have an absolute right to stop this seizure of your money at any time.