[COLUMN] Caregiver law overview for 2021

Working as a caregiver in a private home, an assisted living facility or nursing home is hard work. If this is your job, you probably work long hours and return home physically and emotionally drained. You may provide 24-hour, live-in help to the elderly or incapacitated. Many residential private households, residential care facilities and nursing…

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Get out of debt, improve your life

YOU may not like what I have to say in this article. But oftentimes, the truth hurts. But if you find yourself broke every payday because of too much debt, you may find the information here helpful to change your life for the better. Did you know that more than 90% of the population lives…

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How to download Facebook videos online?

FBDown makes it possible to download videos directly from Facebook to your device. Depending on the browser and operating system, the videos are saved after the download at the download folder on your system. To do this, simply search for the corresponding video favorite in the Downloads folder. Alternatively, you can enter the combination CTRL…

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[COLUMN] IRS warns tax preparers of new email scam

A COMBINED task force of IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry is warning tax professionals of attempts to steal Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs) with new scam email that impersonates the IRS. The latest scheme that arrived just before the start of the tax season targets tax professionals who prepare your tax returns….

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[COLUMN] Death by COVID-19

As much as one might be prepared for the death of a dear friend or a close relative, we are never ready to receive such news. Over the weekend, I received a Viber message from a family friend that read, “Hi Eric, just to inform you that Rod (not his real name) passed away due…

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[COLUMN] IRS warning: Fraudsters exploit COVID to steal your identity

Opportunistic scammers are exploiting COVID to steal from you. IRS warns that dark web thieves are targeting tax preparers and taxpayers. These dirty criminals constantly mutate like the virus. These filthy scammers have been busy targeting economic stimulus payment. Here are some basic security guidance for individual taxpayers, business taxpayers and tax professionals. Protect personal…

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[COLUMN] Employees’ right to sit down at work

EVA Sharp worked as a cashier for Safeway, a large American grocery chain with headquarters in California. She initially filed a class action case on behalf of cashiers and other employees, alleging that Safeway failed to provide employees with suitable seating while performing their work tasks. Sharp also filed the lawsuit on behalf of the…

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[COLUMN] Life after bankruptcy: Get out of debt now

Sleepless nights… Stressed out… Worried about the future… Always broke no matter how hard they work…Feeling hopeless about their situation. This is what most people are going through when they are considering bankruptcy in their desperate attempt to get out of debt. The word “bankruptcy” often produces negative feelings because some people equate it with…

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[COLUMN] What is intent to repay in BK debt?

IN one case, the debtor borrowed $100,000 in credit cards, which he used to gamble. He then filed for Chapter 7 to wipe out the $100,000 of credit cards. The creditors objected on the grounds that he had no intent of repaying his debts because he used the money that he had borrowed to gamble….

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17 PH tycoons on Forbes 2021 World’s Billionaires List

SEVENTEEN Filipino tycoons have secured their spots on Forbes’ annual list of the wealthiest people in the world. Forbes on Tuesday, April 6, released its 2021 list of global billionaires, with this year’s roster having a record-breaking 2,755 billionaires, including 493 newcomers. “The number of billionaires on Forbes’ 35th annual list of the world’s wealthiest…

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[COLUMN] IRS, FBI, FTC warn of new mobile phone scams

Thieves’ new target: Mobile phones. People are vigilant in protecting their computers but not their cell phones; accordingly, scammers are feasting on mobile phones. The IRS FBI FTC have issued warnings about protecting phones especially when shopping. Make sure that your phones and tablets are just as secure as your computers. Federal and state agencies…

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[COLUMN] Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13

IS Chapter 7 better than Chapter 13? I would say generally speaking if you have accumulated debt that is too burdensome for you, Chapter 7 is better for you than Chapter 13 because, in Chapter 7, all your debts are wiped out, giving you a fresh start in life so you can be productive again….

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[COLUMN] How to get out of debt: Know your options

ARE you seriously in debt and don’t know what to do about your situation? Are you afraid that unless you do something about it, thing will just continue to get worse every day? When people are going through financial difficulty and are unable to pay their bills, their first reaction is often to ignore their…

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[COLUMN] 2021 IRS tax filing deadlines

Feb. 1, 2021: Employers to mail out W-2 Forms to their employees; businesses to furnish 1099 Forms reporting non-employee compensation, bank interest, dividends, and distributions from a retirement plan. Feb. 1, 2021: Financial institutions to mail out Form 1099-B relating to sales of stock, bonds, or mutual funds through a brokerage account, Form 1099-S relating to real estate transactions; and Form…

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[COLUMN] New paid sick leave law re: COVID-19

Last year, private employers with 500 or more employees were required to provide California employees with paid sick time for COVID-19-related absences. That law, AB 1867, aimed to close the gaps left open by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) by expanding coverage to healthcare providers or emergency responders and food sector workers. AB…

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