May 21 is National Memo Day, a day to remember that the word “memo” is short for “memorandum,” which is a Latin word meaning, “It must be remembered.” National Memo Day began in 1989 on Denver's KMJ radio. One thing to remember: When in a financial bind, consider bankruptcy. Four Great Reasons ...
April is National Financial Capability Month. Whoa, whoa, whoa, pull up on the reins there, Tex! Isn't it supposed to be Financial Literacy Month? The Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission says it's officially Financial Capability Month. So how financially capable are you? Literacy...
The tax man cometh Tuesday, April 18, 2023 this year for most of us. Some businesses filed in March; some folks get extensions to October 16. Plenty of self-employed folks have to file estimated taxes four times a year. You can check out NerdWallet for a complete calendar of exciting tax deadline...
We have to admit, some commemorative calendar days seem a bit … artificial. Who can take Talk Like William Shakespeare Day seriously? But Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, March 29, is recognized by the United States Census Bureau. It is a day to show a nation's gratitude to its many small busines...
Ah, glorious winter! Winter is a great time for introverts and hibernators. With the arrival of spring in the northern hemisphere (yup, that includes Texas), you can no longer hibernate. You are expected to be out and about, showing your face. Have you been ducking the reality of financial distre...
Monday, February 20, 2023 is Presidents' Day. And it is a good time to think about bankruptcy. In honor of the holiday, let's look at three presidents who filed for bankruptcy protection. If it was good enough for war hero Ulysses S. Grant, personal bankruptcy is good enough for you! Grant ...
February is the month of love, but what type of love? The Greeks gave us many terms: Eros, Phileo, Pragma, and Philautia, to name a few. While Valentine's Day may put Eros center stage on February 14, the other types of love consume far more of our time and attention year-round. All of them can b...
February 8 is National Kite Flying Day Keep that in mind the next time your smartphone or landline rings and a creditor lurks at the other end. Sure, you want to tell them to go fly a kite, but do you have a better option? What about filing for bankruptcy? Up in the Air February's designation a...
You have probably shopped in a store that has filed bankruptcy. Perhaps even during the past holiday season. Just recently Bed Bath & Beyond and Party City are on the brink of joining a growing list of U.S. retailers who have gone into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Highly recognizable names such as Ne...
The pursuit of happiness is not only written into our Declaration of Independence, it is recognized by the United Nations as a basic human right. We have to wait until March 20, 2023, to celebrate International Day of Happiness, but if you start planning now, you can make 2023 a new year full of ...
Divorce in Texas marks a transition in the lives not only of the adults, but of the children in the family. While all special events — birthdays, school breaks, family gatherings — can be stressful, divorced parents struggle most at the holidays. Co-parenting can help. Co-parenting Cooperation ...
The year 2002 was momentous for many reasons: “Spider-Man” appeared in theaters; Kelly Clarkson won the first “American Idol” competition; and The Page Law Firm began providing clients compassionate, conscientious representation. We can be grateful for so much during this season of Thanksgiving. ...
Does filing for bankruptcy destroy your creditworthiness? Does working with a bankruptcy attorney drop your credit score? Consider this: your credit score was your ticket into the attorney's office. You got a seat at your attorney's conference table because you had good credit and the creditors g...
Sometimes important commemorations do not unfold all at once. Breast Cancer Awareness Month—October—began only as a week when it was first started in 1985. As explained through the Brevard Health Alliance, the one-week remembrance grew to a month and featured pink ribbons by 1992. In large part b...
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” said Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu in his book, Dao De Jing. October 20—National Get Smart About Credit Day—is an excellent opportunity to begin your financial journey. No need to make the entire field trip in one day; just getting a start ...
Do you owe taxes to the federal government? You are likely to hear from the IRS sooner rather than later. The agency is notoriously aggressive in collecting on delinquent tax debt—especially so when a large amount is allegedly owed. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports that approximately $9...
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this year we all have a new telephone number to call: 988. Three digits, 9-8-8, as easy to tap as 911. If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, please stop reading this and call 988. For many of us, thoughts of permanently ending the spiral of d...
Grandparents Day 2022 is Sunday, September 11. The official flower marking this special day is the forget-me-not, which is a great idea. The median age of today's grandparents is only 48! That's wonderful for helping out with the grandkids, but it could mean a long, lean life of dealing with debt...
Angie Cartwright started Grief Awareness Day—August 30—back in 2014. During her lifetime, Angie has witnessed the deaths of her sister, mother, and husband. She now works to spread the word that grief is normal and necessary. By recognizing grief and processing your loss, you can avoid a downward...
Fridays. Last day of most folks' workweeks. Good day to tidy up loose ends, reflect on the week's work, and clear our desks. President Ronald Reagan chose Friday, August 19, 1988 to proclaim August 21, 1988 as the first National Senior Citizens Day. His remarks balanced appreciation with caution,...
The ABCs of August The Frisco Independent School District begins a new school year Wednesday, August 10. With the back-to-school (BTS) jitters from your little ones comes the nervousness of co-parenting after divorce. These tips may help you get past those opening day nerves. BIC, but Not the ...
Thomas Jefferson — Founding Father, statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and American president — shed this mortal coil on July 4, 1826, Independence Day. Jefferson died in debt, owing roughly $107,000 (more than $3 million in 2022 dollars). Could any good come from a lifetime of ...
We are wrapping up graduation season; colleges, universities, trade schools and high schools have all churned out freshly minted graduates. Proud families take countless pictures and videos on their cell phones, restaurants are crowded with celebrating groups, and mortarboards are tossed skyward....
Your Dad May Need a Bankruptcy As Father's Day approaches, we like to remind ourselves that The Great American Family has many variations, all beautiful. Adult children have often moved back home, for economic or pandemic reasons. Parents may need to move in with their children, for many reaso...
Much of the Texas business community is looking ahead to a return to offices as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes in intensity. For more than 25 months, many of us have commuted from our bedrooms to closets, guest rooms, garages, or even our cars so that we could work from home. With a return to bric...
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