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 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 […]
What are Voidable Transfers in California?
Submitted by Erik ClarkDesperate times call for desperate measures, or so the saying goes. When you find yourself low on cash and beset by debt collectors, it can be tempting to try to protect whatever property you do have by transferring it to someone else. But you should resist that temptation. Both California law and the U.S. Bankruptcy […]
Want to Work from Home? Beware of Pyramid Schemes
Submitted by Barry BorowitzAround 10% of the American workforce is self-employed. Nearly two-thirds of the rest of the workforce would prefer to own their own business. If you count yourself among those with entrepreneurial dreams, you should be careful when considering what business opportunities come your way. Although many are legitimate, many others are nothing more than elaborate scams. […]
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 […]