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When someone finds themselves in a problematic financial situation, with overwhelming outstanding debts and no easy way to pay them off, they may consider filing for bankruptcy. There are different types of bankruptcy, with the most common types being Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, but…
If you’re a small business, you’re already well aware that making money during these statewide stay-at-home policies has been a challenge, if not impossible. On top of the obvious issues that came when you closed your doors, you’re likely trying to keep your employees paid…
How can tort victims with purchasing power fix the structured settlement industry? They can be buyers of structured contracts or structured settlement annuities that are bought and sold every day.
A recent article by Rob Mark in FLYING MAGAZINE stated that the first six months of 2019 showed an alarming INCREASE in helicopter accidents, according to the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST). This goes against the downward trend of helicopter accidents in recent years. The…
On Sep. 24, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker ordered a four-month statewide ban on the sale of all vaping products and declared a public health emergency. The ban, which is the harshest action taken by a state to-date, comes amid rising public health concerns regarding the…
The IRS recently pointed out that some taxpayers received a refund that was larger than expected last year. In other words, they may have paid too much tax throughout the year, taking home less money in their paychecks. That’s great news if you’re hoping to…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes it simple for people to access information about their benefits. We’ve compiled a few helpful tips.
During Small Business Week, the IRS highlighted some key deductions and credits that can benefit small business taxpayers.
As we say often at the Bairs Foundation, tragedy does not discriminate. Anyone can suddenly face an emergency that comes with a huge price tag — an appliance on the fritz, a lay-off at work, or much worse: a catastrophic injury. Unfortunately, few Americans can…
Each year, vehicle crashes cause over 30,000 fatalities in the United States. Over one in four of fatal crashes are caused by distracted driving, with cell phone use being a major culprit. On top of that, the number of vehicle fatalities in Massachusetts increased by…