Archives for Consumer and Financial News

How to Be a Good Client for a Bankruptcy Case

As much as clients interview attorneys to be good for them, attorneys are looking for good clients.  This is not to say that every client has to be “perfect”, rather, this is more of a guide for what to expect, and how to make the
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Debt Problems? Don’t let fear stop you!

Have No Fear! You’ve been working hard for 10, 20, 30 years.  All you are trying to do is pay your bills, make your rent or mortgage payments, and have enough left to pay for food, utilities, and a bit of relaxation, and maybe save
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Will the Federal Bankruptcy Courts be Open during Shutdown?

Bankruptcy Courts are Open-Act Fast! On Friday, January 19, 2018, Congress could not pass a budget, or a temporary resolution to allow the government to keep running.  So, we are now in a “government shutdown”.  This doesn’t mean that every federal government agency is stopping,
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What does $100,000.00 per Year Buy a Family in Illinois?

This is an extremely controversial subject!  Almost as controversial as politics!!  I read this article at npr.com, “What living on $100,000.00 per year looks like”.  NPR interviews several families from around the country, and each family’s experience was very different.  Each family had their own
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The Free Money Checkup– Only a Phone Call Away

Every year, we need to go to our friendly family doctor for a checkup.  You have a conversation with a nurse and your doctor. The doctor listens to your heart and lungs, taps your knee, and checks to see if everything is working right.  Then
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Water Bills in Chicagoland – Are you getting soaked?

Water Bills Soaking You? We Can Help! Over the years of talking to homeowners from all over the area, it was amazing to see the difference in prices people pay for water!  Some people’s bills are $20-30 per month and others are close to $100/month.
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Listen to My Radio Interview-Aging Well in Chicago

It’s a pleasure when I can get the word out, and give practical advice on the financial challenges of middle age and beyond.  When Jeff Bechar of ComforCare Chicago reached out to interview me for his new weekly radio show, “Aging Well in Chicago”, I
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