People have different reasons to start estate planning. Wanting to provide for children or spouses is a common motive. Others start to plan for their own peace of mind when they reach retirement age. If you fall into that second category of estate planners, you might...
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Month: January 2021
The potential pitfalls of selling your home without a realtor
When most people sell their homes, they do so with the help of a realtor. This is because real estate transactions are confusing, and realtors have a unique understanding of how to navigate their complexities. Yet, you may dislike the idea of paying a realtor a...
You need to let a worker go; Will this make your unemployment insurance costs increase?
A few years ago, a colleague told me a woman had been with his firm for years, but had quit to take a new job. That job did not work out for her, so she left it, and she filed for unemployment compensation. My friend got a notice from the Ohio Department of Job and...
What counts as a breach of contract?
What counts as a breach of contract? When creating an agreement with a party, you sign a document, or a contract, stating you will abide by the terms and conditions both parties have mutually agreed upon. When a party fails to obey the terms of the contract or derails...
Bankruptcy could help you get back on track financially
It goes without saying that no one wants to go through bankruptcy. Bankruptcy feels, to some, like a loss. It’s important for you to understand that bankruptcy isn’t a sign of poor money management or failure. It’s just a sign that you need financial help. It’s...
Starting a small business in 2021; Here’s what you need to know
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the country, 2020 saw an influx of eCommerce businesses begin as Americans were advised to stay home. Since the economy and job market still have unpredictable futures, the concept of working remotely is becoming...
2 identical companies, 1 ‘wage thief’
Imagine two landscaping companies right around the corner from each other. Both companies cut lawns, lay mulch, install irrigation systems, and plow snow. Both employ skilled and unskilled laborers, drivers, and salespeople. Both companies utilize the same amount of...
7 common employment myths
I have spent more than 20 years bringing and defending lawsuits based on workplace problems. Every time I think I’ve seen most of what is good and bad about work, I get schooled. The workplace can be both better and worse than you think, and both sides delude...