Robbing Peter to Pay Paul — Are YOU Peter?
Living Day-By-Day Robbing From The Future -- Hurting Ourselves. Robbing Peter to pay Paul. This well-known expression dates back to at least the 16th century. Most sources agree that it refers to the two apostles. It could be in reference to the collection of taxes. A more widely held thought is that it derives from [...]
Student Loan Debt Forgiveness: IDR – The New Debt Relief Program
Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Round … -- What now. As I posted in January, Student Loan Debt Relief has been a hot topic for some time now. You can’t scroll through a news feed without seeing a new story – a promise of hope. A dashed chance for forgiveness. Legal fights, forgiveness blocked, new proposals, [...]
WPLLC Wednesday’s Client Wins: The Wilson’s
Walden & Pfannenstiel, LLC: Wednesday’s Client – Wins… Aaron and Rachel Wilson’s Journey This young couple came to us struggling to make it on their current salaries, with a young child, a home loan and monthly credit card debt. In addition to their current debt situation, their old farm home was in serious need of [...]
Grow Your Life: Manage problems and feel in control – Turn to Self-Help Books For Stress Relief
Grow Your Life: Manage problems and feel in control – Turn to Self-Help (Books) ... According to Goodreads, while three-quarters of overall readers are women, 62.5% of self-help books readers are also women. The majority of self-help book authors are men and have a larger readership among women than men. So, should you trust them? Should [...]
Bankruptcy Fraud : Punishable under Federal Law
Bankruptcy Fraud: A Federal Crime -- Even the intent to commit, may be punishable. One of the first signature lines I read along with my Clients: I have examined this petition, and I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct. … I understand making a false statement, concealing property, [...]
Yin Yoga Is My Zen
Not a yogi but want to try yoga? Yin yoga for the win! I have tried “regular” yoga several times and each time it was not a great experience. I did not feel strong enough, flexible enough, or slim enough. I stumbled upon yin yoga. I searched YouTube and found several different channels offering to [...]
Of Consumer Interest: A Clear Look at the Eyeglass Rule
A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Workshop Ophthalmic Practice Rules -- Proposed Changes to the Eyeglass Rule. If you have ever finished your eye exam and then felt pressured to purchase your eye glasses on the spot, you may be interested in learning more about the Eyeglass Rule. Join the FTC tomorrow morning; the workshop is [...]
The Duped Consumer: Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Scams Fraud The duped consumer. As of 2022 the Federal Trade Commission reported 2.4 MILLION fraud reports and losses of more than $8.8 billion. You Know Me! The number one scam category: imposter scams. These types of scams involve criminals pretending to be a trusted organization such as a bank, the police or a government [...]
The What, Where, Who, When and Process You Need To Know Regarding BANKRUPTCY REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENTS
Considering or have filed a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case? Ignore This Educational Bankruptcy Post -- Are you a Chapter 7 filer with secured property that you would like to keep? This post is for you. For those of you that filed a Chapter 7 and have a security interest in property -- you may hear [...]