… can now obtain it with the click of their mouse! We have developed an intuitive natural language search to make searching for bankruptcy information as easy as asking a question in person. In addition, we have also teamed up with SitePal to offer a more interactive experience as you research your bankruptcy options. Can’t find your answer on Virtual Paralegal? Submitting your question to our qualified staff of attorneys and paralegals is as easy as clicking a button!

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… 15.4 million unemployed as of November, according to the Labor Department. These unemployed job seekers say it is even harder for them to find work because of what they see as age bias.

Age bias in the job market is apparent for many older workers; but what may not be readily apparent is how that bias may negatively impact their finances and even force them into bankruptcy.  The longer an individual remains unemployed, the more precarious their finances may become.  Credit cards …

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… are struggling just to avoid foreclosure and bankruptcy.  Here’s the reality of our current job situation:

Temporary workers who are working less hours and making less per hour are finding it difficult to pay their bills.  They are late on their credit card payments, mortgage and even cutting off certain utilities to get by.  Those people aren’t able to sustain that type of “penny pinching” for long and many of them end up filing bankruptcy. …

… tax liability and/or deferring payment as an unemployed person:

If you are searching for a job, gather all of your job search related receipts. You may be able to deduct expenses for items such as parking fees, resume services and even long distance phone calls and travel expenses related to searching for work.

If you owe taxes on your 2009 income, you may be allowed to defer payment if you are unemployed.  Unemployed taxpayers are often able to receive …

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If you’re applying for a job in finance, accounting or a position that requires the handling of cash, expensive merchandise or a security clearance, you may be subjected to a credit check. If you’re behind on your bills, have delinquencies, defaults, judgments or liens, there a few things you should know.

While a company is restricted from not hiring you simply because you filed bankruptcy, they may be allowed to …

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… for Texas businesses say that proof of the program’s results should show as a decrease in job losses. However, job losses have increased and the unemployment rate has risen from 8 percent when the stimulus program began to 9.8 percent in September. Other analysts have noted that even in the housing industry and the government sector where a lot of the stimulus money went, contractors have faced an increased number of job losses and many of the jobs created are not long-term.

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… if they are legitimate and if they have any complaints against them.  Usually a quick internet search will reveal any complaints.

Never pay an advance fee for a loan.  Legitimate lenders don’t ask for upfront fees. If a lender charges a fee, it should be charged after they have secured your loan.

Remember, sometimes you can negotiate with credit card lenders or mortgage lenders for lower interest rates.

According to an article in the Star-Telegram , Michael Jackson’s will may be contested by his mother Katherine Jackson. Mrs. Jackson wants a seat at the table of the estate’s trustees; but will her bankruptcy work against her?

The article said:

“Jackson relied on his 79-year-old mother for more than emotional support: Documents show he put her in the position of trustee on …

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… is expected to have devastating effects on the economy; but also on the individuals experiencing job losses. Many unemployed workers are finding their job search to be nearly futile as some businesses cutback on hiring and many others consider their bankruptcy options. For unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure, this long-term financial crisis may be an opportunity to honestly reassess their financial position. Are they able to realistically afford their home and other debts without …

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According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, the country suffered 467,000 job losses in June, sending the unemployment rate soaring to 26-year high of 9.5 percent. And that’s not all, the average American worker who hasn’t succumb to a job loss has seen his/her workweek shrink to 33 hours, causing many workers to not only cut back on spending but to come perilously close to foreclosure and default on their other debts.

The article said:

“The worst crises in …

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… One of the main issues at hand is that many of these foreclosures are now being fueled by job losses and prolonged unemployment which is pushing many otherwise “good” homeowners into foreclosure.  The mortgage modification programs which focus on lowering monthly payments quickly become unaffordable for those experiencing prolonged unemployment which is becoming more commonplace. Since December, nearly 6 million jobs have been loss; many of the jobless have been homeowners. At …

… right bankruptcy attorney for their situation, here a few questions a debtor may want to ask when search for a bankruptcy attorney to represent them:

1.    Do you think bankruptcy is right for me? The best bankruptcy attorneys take the time to analyze each individual’s financial situation to determine if bankruptcy or some other option is the best choice for their situation.  Good bankruptcy attorneys will make a client aware of all of their options including their bankruptcy options. …