Fashion critic Cojo’s wallet malfunction
IRS agents normally don’t get to walk down the red carpet — unless they’re chasing after Hollywood fashion critic Steven Cojocaru. Cojo owes the IRS more than $41,000 in delinquent taxes, according to public records. What’s owed: The IRS filed a $41,430 tax lien against Steven Cojocaru on Nov. 18 with the Los Angeles County [...]
Is Capital One seeking to collect on discharged debts?
One of the primary advantages of either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that otherwise crippling debts — such as credit card debt — can be eliminated. Accordingly, a person who files for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 under the United States Bankruptcy Code not only gets a fresh financial start, but also [...]
Personal bankruptcies drop in 2011
A recent analysis from the National Bankruptcy Research Center shows that personal bankruptcies decreased in 2011. Last year, 1.35 million people in the U.S. filed for personal bankruptcya 12 percent decrease from the 1.5 million personal bankruptcies filed in 2010. Based on this information, approximately 1 in every 175 Americans filed for Chapter 7 or [...]
5 Tips for Giving Your Boss the Right Gift This Holiday Season
Giving a gift to a boss can become a tricky situation if not handled properly. The wrong gift or present can send the wrong message or even insult your employer. However, this problem can be safely defused with a thoughtful, well-timed present. Therefore, it is important to spend a considerable amount of time picking the [...]
Tips for Eliminating Debt in 2012 with Help from a Chicago Bankruptcy Filing
For the countless Chicago families struggling with money, 2012 represents the chance for a fresh start. There’s no doubt that the past few years have been a rough ride. Unemployment in the Chicago area hovered around 10%, while incomes of those fortunate enough to have jobs rose less than 1%, the Chicago Tribune reports. Many [...]