[COLUMN] Insurance companies taking advantage of you
IT is no secret that the insurance industry wants claimants to be unrepresented in order to take advantage of them with lowball settlement offers and unfair denials of liability. For…
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[COLUMN] How are payments for missed meal or rest breaks computed?
California Supreme Court issues new ruling FOR two years, Jessica Ferra worked as a bartender for Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC. Loews paid Ferra hourly wages as well as quarterly nondiscretionary…
[COLUMN] Technical analysis for stock trading
Stock traders use fundamental analysis and technical analysis to buy stocks. Fundamental analysis involves looking at a company’s business metrics such as revenue, earnings and debt. Technical analysis involves looking only…
[COLUMN] CARES Act and supplements modify BK code temporarily to help debtors affected by COVID
The CARES Act is federal legislation that was adopted after the pandemic to help our country and people survive the pandemic created unemployment, businesses losses and financial hardship. It provided…
[COLUMN] Credit card debt problems? How bankruptcy can help
DO you have sleepless nights worrying about your credit card debts? Are you feeling hopelessly trapped with no way out? If you are up to your eyeballs in credit card…
[COLUMN] Investing in value stocks
Growth stocks are expected to grow sales and earnings at a faster rate than the market average. Growth stocks have a history of strong revenue growth and projected strong revenue…
[COLUMN] Can employer fire employees in a post-COVID ‘reorganization’?
Q: I work for a mid-size company in Los Angeles. Because of the COVID pandemic, I, together with half of our work force, worked from home for over a year….
[COLUMN] Pedestrian accidents
A PEDESTRIAN is crossing a typically busy street in a marked mid-block crosswalk. A car approaching the crosswalk in the slow lane sees the pedestrian crossing and stops for the…
[COLUMN] Break the shackles of debt after COVID
A PEDESTRIAN is crossing a typically busy street in a marked mid-block crosswalk. A car approaching the cross walk in the slow lane sees the pedestrian crossing and stops for…
[COLUMN] Starting a new life after bankruptcy
IF you are in debt and are seriously considering bankruptcy as an option, I am sure a lot of thoughts are going through your mind. I just want to get…
[COLUMN] Investing in value stocks
Investors who use fundamental analysis are often broken into two categories: Value investors place a higher priority current stock price. Growth investors place a higher priority on the future prospects. Let’s discuss Value…
[COLUMN] Traumatic brain injury
TYPICALLY, traumatic brain injury cases arise in personal-injury cases involving the negligence of a third person. These types of cases arise from motor-vehicle accidents, vehicle-pedestrian accidents, injuries arising from a…
[COLUMN] Debtor owes $100K credit cards, spouse owes $30K: Single or joint bankruptcy filing?
THE debtor is 50, while the spouse is 48. They have two children — a son aged 18, and a daughter aged 16. The son is about to go to…
[COLUMN] Fired employees must be given final paycheck immediately
Q: Four weeks ago, I was fired from work. My employer told me my last paycheck will be mailed to me by next payday. I have not received it yet….
File your tax return — you may qualify for tax credits, stimulus payments
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services AMID the COVID-19 global pandemic, California has led the way in establishing a variety of supports to help people through a time of increased needs…
[COLUMN] Are you trapped in debt with no way out?
BEING in debt and doing nothing about it can have more serious consequences than you think. First of all, it can impact your financial future. Uncontrolled debt can deprive you…
[COLUMN] Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse refuses to sign?
THERE seems to be a misconception in the general public that you can only obtain a divorce in California if your spouse will sign the divorce papers. I get this…
[COLUMN] ‘Salaried’ employees may still be entitled to overtime pay
Q: MY job title is “manager.” I work at least 10 hours per day, 6 to 7 days per week. While I supervise a few employees, I mostly do the…
[COLUMN] Value versus growth investing
HOW do you pick stocks to buy? Well, it depends on your overall strategy: short or long-term holding, value or growth, your aversion to risk, among other things. For now,…
[COLUMN] Section 704.730 amended: Increasing homestead exemptions from $300K to $600K
DOES this sound right? It’s almost incredible, but it’s true. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1885 into law and it is the current law on homestead exemptions effective…
[COLUMN] California bicycle laws
AS we all know, California has the perfect weather and scenery for those of us who enjoy riding bicycles. Besides using bicycling as a form of exercise, it is also…
Walmart executive Joanne Tabellija-Murphy on how profound conversations and purposeful intentions propel her advocacy to help others
Fil-Am’s podcast helps with giant retailer’s aim to serve communities better JOANNE Tabellija-Murphy vividly remembers one of her mentors who once told her that she will be happiest in her…
[COLUMN] How do you know if a stock is overvalued?
A STOCK is overvalued when its price can’t be justified by its fundamentals and earnings outlook. Overvalued stocks are risky and subject to selloffs. Specifically, stock is overvalued stocks when:…
[COLUMN] Can my boss force me to get a COVID vaccine?
Q: MY work requires personal interaction with several people on a daily basis. We are getting back to the worksite after working from home for over a year. My employer…
[COLUMN] What is postnuptial agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is a contract between you and your spouse entered into after you get married resolving issues in your marriage. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement except…
[COLUMN] What are the common questions about bankruptcy? Here are some answers
IS there a constitutional right to file for bankruptcy? Yes, there is. The United States Constitution adopted 250 years ago provides for the creation of bankruptcy courts and the power…
[COLUMN] Sooner or later, you will need to face your debt problems
FACING difficult financial times can be a frightening thing for a lot of people. When bill collectors are hounding you, at some point, you realize that something must be done…
[COLUMN] IRS to automatically correct unemployment taxation on your tax return
Unemployment benefits are fully taxed by the IRS. However, the recent American Rescue Plan makes the first $10,200 of unemployment benefits tax-free for 2020. President Joe Biden signed the Plan…
[COLUMN] Filing for bankruptcy when everything seems hopeless
THIS is one thing I hear from people all the time: “If you ask me, I really hate doing this, but I feel I have no choice.” Of course, no…
[COLUMN] Is now a good time for filing bankruptcy?
IF you live in Los Angeles County, or in Southern California — including the counties of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino County — and you own the house that you…