West Covina
West Covina Office
100 North Barranca Suite 250
West Covina, CA 91791United States
Norwalk - Imperial Sq. Office Park
Norwalk – Imperial Sq. Office Park
12631 E. Imperial Highway Suite A-104
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670United States
Los Angeles
Ontario - Ontario Exec. Center
Ontario – Ontario Exec. Center
3535 Inland Empire Blvd Suite 45
Ontario, CA 91764United States
Saving Money in L.A.: Planning Your Next Vacation
Submitted by Barry BorowitzVacations are supposed to be a time to relax, to escape the worries of everyday life and just enjoy yourself. Unfortunately, vacations also cost money—so much so that three out of every four Americans have taken on an average of $1,100 in debt to pay for a vacation, according to a survey conducted by LearnVest […]
Bitcoin and Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know
Submitted by Erik ClarkIn 2009, a person (or group—no one’s quite sure) using the name Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin, a new digital currency. Early on, the value of bitcoin was so low that one person paid 10,000 bitcoins to purchase pizza from Papa John’s. By December 2017, the price of each bitcoin had increased to nearly $20,000, and […]
How Much Money Will You Need in Retirement?
Submitted by Barry BorowitzAccording to research published earlier this year by Northwestern Mutual, we Americans are not very good at saving for retirement. In fact, the research found the following startling facts about Americans’ retirement savings: One in five Americans have no retirement savings; One in three Baby Boomers have less than $25,000 saved; and 78% of us […]
New Law Requires Free Security Freezes for Credit Reports
Submitted by Barry BorowitzIdentity theft is an increasingly common problem in the United States. Between 2011 and 2016, U.S. consumers lost more than $100 billion to identity fraud, according to the financial advisory firm Javelin Strategy & Research. A significant portion of this fraud involves criminals opening new credit accounts in the names of their victims and then […]
Saving Money in LA: What is Covered California?
Submitted by Barry BorowitzWhen Barack Obama ran for president in 2008, one of the central planks of his platform was reforming American health care. Obama was concerned with the skyrocketing costs that have long plagued the American health-care system and the large number of Americans who lacked health insurance. The president was able to tackle those problems within […]
Identity Theft: 9 Tips for Protecting Yourself
Submitted by Erik ClarkIdentity theft occurs when one person obtains personal or financial information about another and uses it for some fraudulent purpose, such as financial gain. For example, identity theft often involves opening a new credit account under another person’s name. It can also be used to commit tax fraud, such as by filing a tax return […]
Saving Money in LA: Tips for Planning an Affordable Wedding
Submitted by Barry BorowitzWedding bells elicit images of elaborate flower arrangements, champagne toasts, black tie attire — and outrageous invoices. But your Los Angeles wedding can be both affordable and elegant. With the following creative venue ideas and tips on shaving down the price on other aspects of your wedding, you can plan your dream nuptials without compromising […]
Filing for Bankruptcy a Second Time in California: What You Need to Know
Submitted by Barry BorowitzYou’ve already filed for bankruptcy once and received your discharge in court. Your financial fresh start has been going well — but now the bills are starting to pile up again. Maybe it’s a variable rate mortgage, medical expenses, or simply the increasing cost of living in Los Angeles. Whatever the reason, your finances are […]
Supplementing Your Income in LA: The New Microgig Economy
Submitted by Erik ClarkIn the 21st century, the cost of housing has outpaced salaries and benefits packages for workers nationwide, leaving many at a deficit. Los Angeles has one of the higher average salaries in the United States at $62,550, but the 43% overall higher cost of living offsets the income data, leaving millions of Californians with little […]
Supplementing Your Income in L.A.: Selling Your Stuff Online and Offline
Submitted by Barry BorowitzLiving in Los Angeles is expensive. In fact, the City of Angels frequently ranks among the most expensive cities in America. According to PayScale.com, the cost of living in L.A. is 43% higher than the national average (and the cost of housing is more than double the national average). So, it’s no surprise that many […]