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Being Denied Unemployment

In order to receive unemployment, the employee could not have quit their job without good cause.  Good cause can mean illness, disability, or some other compelling cause.  However, a change in working conditions is not automatically valid grounds for quitting … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Can Be Sexy

The actress, Megan Fox, is becoming a part owner of Frederick’s of Hollywood, a lingerie retail store.  The lingerie store filed bankruptcy last year and closed many of its stores nationwide.  After emerging with bankruptcy, the retail store is changing … Continue reading

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Big Stores Going into Financial Trouble

According to Bloomberg News and Fitch Ratings, the retail stores of Sears, Claire’s, and Nine West are struggling and may be looking at bankruptcy in the recent future. If you have a company in debt, contact our law office at … Continue reading

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Missouri and Kansas Make Money.com Best City List

According to Money.com, Overland Park, Kansas was named #29 out of 50 of the 2016 Best Small Cities.  Overland Park was given a grade of B in economy, an A in jobs, and an A in education.  Lee’s Summit, Missouri … Continue reading

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No More Debt Collection Phone Calls

In August 2016, the FCC issued rules restricting companies to three calls per month in order to collect a debt on federal student loans, mortgages, and taxes.  Remember, the IRS will never call you.  Instead, the IRS will send you … Continue reading

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Misapplication of Mortgage Payments in a Chapter 13 is a Discharge Violation Injunction

In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the bankrupt debtor makes monthly payments to the Chapter 13 Trustee in order to, usually, save their home from foreclosure.  If the mortgage company does not apply the monthly payments correctly, the mortgage company has … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy by the Numbers

Comparing last year to this year, the ABA reports that the number of people who have filed for bankruptcy has fallen eight percent (8%).  Approximately 523,000 Chapter 7 bankruptcies were filed, 302,000 Chapter 13 bankruptcies were filed, and 7,000 Chapter … Continue reading

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Americans Like to Buy Food

According to Money.com, over 32% of Americans spend more than $200 each month eating out.  The average monthly restaurant bill per household is $223.  The top four foods with the most markup are soda, pizza, french fries, and chicken noodle … Continue reading

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Summer Time = Wedding Time

Summer is the time of year when most weddings occur.  Weddings can mean spending lots of money.  According to Money.com, 34% of American weddings cost $5,000-$10,000.  Unfortunately, paying for a wedding can be very costly and often times results in … Continue reading

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Denial of a Chapter 13 Plan is Not Appealable

Missouri has stated that a denied Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan cannot be appealed.  A Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan is the repayment plan that a debtor proposes to the court in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  A bankruptcy debtor must have a … Continue reading

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