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For 2023, Americans in Pennsylvania and other states have received an increased federal estate tax exemption. The federal government adjusts the amount yearly to compensate for inflation, which can significantly affect Americans with a large estate to leave to their...
Running a successful small business these days challenges even the best entrepreneurs. Between tighter labor pools, smaller cash reserves and sticky inflation increasing costs, margins are becoming smaller and concerns are growing stronger. When you try to borrow your...
Individuals who weather truly unusually life circumstances may need to put more thought into estate planning than those with basic needs. For example, wills are excellent tools for designating specific beneficiaries and appointing a guardian that someone trusts to...
There are many different legal business structures available to someone who is looking to start a company. Some people start simple partnerships or sole proprietorships because they want as much direct control over the organization as possible. Others may start...
Choosing an executor for your Pennsylvania estate is a serious decision. The executor is the person who handles your final affairs after your death. There are several things to consider before choosing who will fill this role. Is the person trustworthy? Estate...
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan to assist student loan borrowers with direct loans in paying their loan balances. Similar to other Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, monthly payments are calculated...
The US Supreme Court just ruled that the Department of Education is not authorized to forgive a large portion of their borrowers' student loan debt. Multitudes of borrowers in the Harrisburg area now face budgeting student loan payments in addition to their other...
Pennsylvania residents who are considering bankruptcy to clear overwhelming debt are often stopped in their tracks by fear about what it will do to their credit score. This should not be dismissed. However, there are significant benefits to bankruptcy even with a...
Probably the most difficult task in bankruptcy is discharging student loans. While bankruptcy is offered to the innocent, but unfortunate, debtor in order to obtain a "fresh start," Congress defines that fresh start. And Congress did not include forgiving most student...
Hopefully you have improved your financial standing after reading my Financial Terms blog. After a few adjustments suggested therein, you may be ready for the big prize: home ownership in the Harrisburg area. But just like there are terms that you need to understand...