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GO TO MEETING: A great tool for a virtual consultation!

We have started using GOTOMEETING.COM with great success. It is safe, secure and all you need is a computer, a phone and an internet connection. With GO TO MEETING, we can schedule a consultation or conference and provide you with the same advice that we provide in a face to face meeting. The benefits are [...]

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The new MEANS TEST numbers effective May 1, 2012 for filing Bankruptcy in Michigan

Effective May 1, 2012, here are the new MEANS TEST numbers for filing BANKRUPTCY IN MICHIGAN: 1 person household      $45,056 2 person household      $51,660 3 person household      $60,313 4 person household      $72,454 * Add $7,500 for each individual in excess of 4. Also remember that household size is based on “head in beds” – not [...]

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Chapter 13: High Earners that cannot pass the Means Test

If you are a “high earner” – meaning your household income exceeds the MEDIAN INCOME established by the US Census Bureau and relied on by the US Bankruptcy Court – you may have to file a CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY. The MEDIAN INCOMES* for Michigan households were just adjusted on May 1, 2012 and the average [...]

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“GO TO MEETING” – The Virtual Connection for Bankruptcy Counsel in Michigan

We have been using “GO TO MEETING” with incredible success. We just schedule a time to meet online and we send you a link and a password and we connect “ONLINE” for your BANKRUPTCY consultation. Just like an office visit, we can jump right on the computer and start entering numbers in to our “State [...]

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Transportation Costs: The “Secret” Budget Killer in Bankruptcy

With gas prices pushing $4.00 a gallon – many people are unaware of the actual expenses incurred in operating their cars. With married couples everything doubles and then start adding kids and your budget goes red in a hurry. Transportation costs include not only gas, but the following: Oil changes; tires; brakes; fluids; car washes; [...]

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Why do Successful people file for Bankruptcy in Michigan?

Successful people file for BANKRUPTCY because they understand the brilliance of the BANKRUPTCY CODE. Here it is in a nutshell: 1. AUTOMATIC STAY.The minute you file all collections, foreclosures and garnishments stop. 2. EXEMPTIONS. The federal exemption allowances allow you to keep all of your property and your 401k (up to $1,000,000 – yes, that’s [...]

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Budget, Budget, Budget

Budgeting is the key to success in life. You don’t need to buy a book or go to a Dave Ramsey show. All you need to do is google “simple budget.” It’s a free spreadsheet that will help you get started with budgeting. I am in shock at the number of people who have no [...]

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