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
Los Angeles Date Night: Top 10 Affordable Ideas for a Night Out in LA
Submitted by Erik ClarkAs summer approaches, romance is in the air and you might be in the mood for a date night with your sweetheart. But how can you paint the town when your wallet is feeling light from the cost of living in Los Angeles? In fact, there are many affordable and even free options to explore […]
What is a Debt Validation Letter?
Submitted by Barry BorowitzAttempts to collect invalid debts are on the rise. One recent analysis of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) data showed a 65.8% increase in complaints alleging illegal debt collection efforts from the first three quarters of 2016 to the same period in 2017. These issues arise across the country, but the same analysis listed California […]
Saving Money in LA: Affordable Workouts
Submitted by Barry BorowitzLos Angeles frequently ranks high on nationwide lists of the fittest and healthiest cities. The American College of Sports Medicine places L.A. in its top 20 list of the fittest metropolitan areas. Citing a walkable downtown, Forbes also ranks Los Angeles among its choices for the healthiest cities in the United States. From beach volleyball […]
Saving Money in LA: Grow Your Own Garden
Submitted by Erik ClarkLos Angeles residents spend approximately 12% of their budget on food, a figure that many would like to reduce. While there are some affordable grocery stores in Los Angeles, eating out can be very expensive, especially if it’s healthy food you seek. In fact, the average lunch bill in L.A.’s business district can run you […]
When Private Debt Becomes Criminalized
Submitted by Barry BorowitzImagine this scenario: You’ve got thyroid cancer, and you stop paying your bills while you’re going through treatment. You’re a mother of three, and you need to lean on other family to help support you during this difficult time. While you’re recovering at your parents’ home, you miss notices in the mail about your amounting […]
Debt vs. Retirement: Which Takes Priority?
Submitted by Erik ClarkAs people begin to think about retirement, a common question they ask financial advisors is whether they should concentrate on paying off their debt or putting aside money for retirement. The answer is not the same for everyone. Primarily it depends on: What kind of debt you are carrying and What system motivates you. Many […]
7 Affordable LA Weekend Getaways: Skipping Town on the Cheap
Submitted by Barry BorowitzIf you’re craving some downtime away from the city but don’t want to navigate the LAX labyrinth — then you’re in luck! As a resident of Los Angeles, you have the pleasure of living less than four hours away from the beach, the desert, and the mountains. How many cities can lay claim to that […]
5 Things to Know about HSAs
Submitted by Barry BorowitzIf you’ve already done your taxes for this year, you may have heard about HSAs. Nearly 3 in 10 Americans use an HSA, with more than 20 million accounts in existence today. An HSA, or Health Savings Account, is a savings account that uses pre-tax money for health expenses. Some of these health expenses are […]
Saving Money in LA: Renting out Your Car
Submitted by Erik ClarkBetween gas, monthly payments, and car insurance, driving in California can cost more than $9,000 of our hard-earned money per year. So, why not let your car work for you? Services like Uber and Lyft have been clobbering the traditional taxi cab industry, but you can earn extra income without driving people around and spending […]
The Tax Benefits of Opening an IRA
Submitted by Barry BorowitzIt’s that time of year again — the dreaded tax time. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make filing your taxes easier. For one, if you’re thinking of filing for bankruptcy to deal with income tax debt, you may want to look over other options. Tax debts are not dischargeable in bankruptcy, […]