Tax changes to home mortgage interest deductions
Old law: Under old rules, you were able deduct interest on $1 million ($500K for married filing separately) of mortgage debt used to acquire your principal residence and a second…
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Senior scammed out of $100K by internet boyfriend needs Chapter 7 relief
THE client is 65 and a widow. Wanting some male attention, I guess, she posted her picture on the Internet. She looks much younger in the posted picture, which she…
US-PH Society: PH has strong human infrastructure
The United States-Philippine Society (USPS) has urged American business ventures to invest in the infrastructure sector of the Philippines because of the “strong human infrastructure” that the country can offer. …
LG powers up Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy with the Seven Super Rooms
Technology game changer LG Philippines partnered up with global content provider Netflix in bringing an immersive experience at the Seven Super Rooms, last February 16 at the Shooting Gallery Studios,…
Fil-Am ‘McDonald’s pranksters’ showcase the brand’s commitment to inclusion
‘MCDONALD’S pranksters’ Jevh Maravilla and Christian Toledo and YouTube star Mike Bow discussed the importance of diversity in marketing at this past weekend’s East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU)…
Four basic tax changes for individuals
1. Tax rates The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Act) reduces tax rates to seven lower tax brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. The top rate was…
Defrauded seniors left with $100K debts need Chapter 7 relief
SENIOR No. 1 and senior No. 2 are in the same boat. They each have car repossession deficiencies of over $100,000, and business credit card debt of $50,000. Just by…
Work-life balance & preventing pregnancy discrimination
SIX attorneys sued their employer, Morrison & Foerster, one of the largest law firms in the country, claiming that their employer discriminated against them by holding them back in their…
How did your debt problems start?
ARE you currently struggling with debt problems and don’t know what to do? To most people, finding themselves in that situation is pretty scary. They constantly worry about their finances…
Senior Care Home business 101
A Senior Care Home is also known as board and care, residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) and assisted living facility. It is a place where non-medical care is…
Firing an employee for being pregnant and unmarried is illegal
KOURTNEY Liggins worked as an eighth-grade teacher for 5 years at the Transfiguration School, a religious-run school in Los Angeles. Liggins was unmarried and seven months pregnant when her boss…
Seniors face end of interest-only mortgage payments
Need Chapter 13 to stop foreclosure “ Second, if they can find the right buyer, a motion seeking court permission to sell the house can be filed in the Chapter…
Three tax changes for adjustments to income
ADJUSTMENTS to income (referred to as “above the line deductions”) are deductions to arrive at Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). These expenses reduce your income directly without going through itemized deductions. The amount after deducting…
Super Cool Tech: The Best of CES 2019
CES 2019 is a wrap. But, the technology that dazzled throughout the week continues to generate buzz and excitement about the future. See the best-of-the-best from this year’s show.
Study: Filipinos spend 10 hours a day online, the most in the world
Philippines also tops most time spent on social media A new report revealed that people in the Philippines spent more time on the internet than any other country in the…
CES 2019 In Review
CES 2019 brought the tech world together in Las Vegas to see and experience groundbreaking technology, share ideas, and network. Give your audience a deeper look at the show that…
The Future of Health: Digital Health at CES 2019
New tools to help fight problems that plague communities are on display at CES 2019. Digital health is addressing real-world issues like opioid dependence, mental illness, chronic disease and how…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) at CES 2019
Personalized technologies and data customized services help with enhanced decision making, recommendations and automated choices.
Cities In Sync: Smart Cities at CES 2019
At CES 2019, companies are showing off how a connected ecosystem of technology allows for data-enabled decisions to keep infrastructure resilient and solve public problems, creating smarter cities
ProTECHtion – Resilience at CES 2019
Resilience technologies are helping countries and municipalities prepare for natural disasters and public emergencies. In more than 5,000 square feet of space at CES 2019, companies are showing innovations to…
Keynotes at CES 2019
Corporate keynotes at CES 2019 include global industry leaders offering their company’s perspective on the future of tech as well as visionary executives and influencers representing an array of viewpoints…
Startups at CES 2019: New Ideas, Global Stage
More than 1,200 startups from more than 50 countries are debuting products at CES 2019 in an effort to connect with investors and raise awareness about their capabilities. Eureka Park…
Vehicle Tech at CES 2019: TurboCharged
The roadways are changing and becoming safer with self-driving vehicles and tech changes to infrastructure. A more efficient commute can create more productive communities and businesses.
Missed meal and rest periods are a big deal – you could be owed additional pay!
WACKENHUT Corporation, which is now known as G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., is a global security solutions company that employs thousands of private security officers, including some in California. Three…
Bankruptcy is most effective and least costly way of getting rid of debt
Pay debt off completely There are of course different ways of getting rid of debt. The most obvious is just pay it off. Let’s say you owe $50,000…
About the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
What is an ABLE Account? The word “ABLE” stands f3or Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings vehicle that can be established for a…
City of Carson anticipates a robust business expo in August
SouthBay Pavilion will once again be the center of Filipino-American trade expo THE Travel, Trade and Consumer Roadshow (TTC) is building up steam as the Asian Journal representatives make a courtesy call…
Engaged and Immersed: Augmented and Virtual Reality at CES 2019
Augmented and Virtual Reality technology continues to be one of the biggest draws at CES. VR offers a digital recreation of a real-life setting, while AR delivers virtual elements as…
Predictive and Responsive: AI at CES 2019
Personalized technologies and data customized services help with enhanced decision making, recommendations and automated choices. The latest developments in Artificial Intelligence are on display at CES 2019 including a marketplace…
Japan’s ANA invests in Philippine Airlines
Japan’s largest airline, ANA Holdings Inc. is investing $95 million (P4.9 billion) in the holding firm of Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippine flag carrier said on Tuesday, January 29. PAL…