Practical guidance on debt, bankruptcy, and the financial decisions that matter most. Written by OVLG attorneys.
With back-to-school season approaching, it’s time to think about making some extra money so that you can easily cover the cost without ruining your finances. Chances are, you haven’t thought about how to increase your cash-flow for buying school clothes and supplies till now. Still, it isn’t too late. You can make some last-minute money making moves to fund ...
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Speaking of taxes, past performance is an excellent indicator of the types of deductions that a business usually enjoys each year. In the recent past, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released information about the Schedule C taxpayers. Some of the most popular tax deductions claimed by sole proprietors of small businesses have been discussed here. Other ...
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Gift giving is a nice way to make a person delighted. But, when it comes to giving gifts to parents, you feel confused, especially when you're busy and have limited pocket money. Yes, choosing a parental gift is challenging, but not difficult. With a little effort, you can get the best gift for your dear mom and dad to make them happy. So, start to find a gift, which ...
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The defamation laws aim to create harmony in the society. People should not ruin the reputation of others by making false statements and if they do, then they must be ready for the legal consequences. If anyone harms your reputation through slander or libel, then you can file a lawsuit against him/her for defamation. Read along to know when and how you can teach a ...
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You could be wrong with regards to your debt relief provider’s probity and eagerness to bail you out of your financial crisis. This is because all the hard work put in by the consumer advocates to reign in the unscrupulous debt settlement companies and render their business inert has gone in vain. Why? Find out below.A fresh challenge eruptsIn 2010, a law came into ...
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“Never try to destroy someone’s life with a lie when yours could be destroyed by the truth.”In simple words, defamation is a term used when someone tries to hurt a person’s reputation either verbally or in writing. Verbal defamation is known as slander where as written defamation is termed as libel.Defamation is considered as a civil wrong or a tort. It means ...
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As per the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, almost half of all collection account on credit reports are due to unpaid medical bills. They are one of the primary reasons behind poor credit score for many people. Yes, medical debt can drop a person’s credit score from 50 to 100 points! Medical bills are burdensome, but ignoring them can be a severe financial ...
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Due to the ever-increasing educational costs and college debt in the nation, a student probably thinks more about student loans and ways to pay them off than the studies. The scenario is unchangeable from last 20 years.According to a recent survey conducted by the Student Loan Report, in 1996, an average student completes graduation with $12,850 student loan. Now, in ...
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