Nov 13
As elders become more physically frail, they’re less able to stand up to bullying and or fight back if attacked. They may not see or hear as well or think as clearly as they used to, leaving openings for unscrupulous people to take advantage of them. Mental or physical ailments may make them more trying companions for the people who live with them..
Tens of thousands of seniors across the United States are being abused:
Harmed in some substantial way often people who are directly responsible for their care
More than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities every year, and millions more cases go unreported.
Where does elder abuse take place?
Elder abuse tends to take place where the senior lives: most often in the home where abusers are apt to be adult children; other family members such as grandchildren; or spouses/partners of elders.
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Tags: Elders, Elders Being
Nov 02
The bankruptcy means test median household income numbers for Michigan have been udpated, effective 11/1/2011. The new household median incomes are:
- 1 person household: $43,677
- 2 person household: $50,079
- 3 person household: $58,467
- 4 person household: $70,237
For each individual in a household over 4, $7500 is added to the median.
Tags: Bankruptcy Means, Bankruptcy Means Test, Means Test, Numbers
Oct 30
This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, the Texas Rangers come closer to winning their first World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers and owner Frank McCourt are fraught with drama, and a $10 million home on South Florida’s Star Island that was once owned by rapper Vanilla Ice is hitting the auction block.

A little over a year ago, the Texas Rangers were striking out in bankruptcy. But even though they lost Thursday to the St. Louis Cardinals in a dramatic 11-inning Game 6, they’re closer than ever to clinching their first World Series title. Nolan Ryan, a former Rangers player himself and the team’s chief executive, president and part owner, is still “bringing the heat” to the team, according to the Associated Press. Ryan even caught a ceremonial first pitch in Game 4 on Monday.
As USA Today noted, Chuck Greenberg, who helped Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan buy the team out of Chapter 11, is watching from afar. Greenberg
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Tags: Series, World Series
Oct 17
The steps to get an easy loan at Payday Advance!
Have you run out of cash before your next pay day? Then you are in luck. There are variety of payday advance options available that suited according to your needs. Even with a bad credit history you can get such a loan because the lenders do not usually require a credit check. However, finding out how do payday loans work can help you choose a payday loan lender that is suited according to your needs
Step 1:
First of all you need to determine how much money you need to borrow. Please ensure that you borrow the amount that you can pay back by your next pay check.
Step 2:
You should speak with friends and family about companies that give out payday loans. Maybe one of your relatives or friends might have used such a service in the past and he can tell you about his experience and/or recommend a company to you.
Step 3:
You should also research about these companies on the internet. Read full article…
Tags: Advance, Easy Loan, Payday Advance
Oct 16
A savings account may be a luxury for many people trying to save money for their future, but for many Chicago families, saving money isn’t as feasible as it once was.
With the economy struggling to recover and people dealing with job loss, high-interest loans and credit cards that have kept them buried in debt, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Chicago may be a sound option.

Filing for bankruptcy immediately stops creditors from calling and attempting to garnish wages and otherwise making life difficult. So, if a consumer is drowning in debt brought on by job loss, mounting medical bills, or predatory lending practices, consulting with an experienced Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney would be a smart move.
According to a recent survey, more parents are saving for their children’s college education, but the rising costs of higher education, coupled with additional pressure from the poor economy, are hurting the future value of those savings.
The survey, conducted by Fidelity Investments, found that 67 percent of parents have started putting money away for tuition costs.
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Tags: Economy
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