Everybody has to start somewhere, right? Well, starting a new business can be confusing and difficult, especially the first year.Frankly, if you want your business to survive and thrive, you're on a pretty steep learning curve. Get hiking in the right direction with...

Month: August 2017
6 things you don’t want to do during your divorce
Divorce is hard -- but you'll make it a lot harder if you don't listen carefully to your attorney and make certain that you avoid falling into a trap of your own making.Even if your spouse is a heel and you're justifiably angry, don't let yourself get into trouble by...
A hidden source of estate tax and what to do about it
When you accumulate a significant amount of wealth, part of your estate planning process is to limit your taxable estate. You work to make sure that your family will receive the maximum benefit from your estate as possible after your death.You may have even created...
Detroit employers face unique hurdles finding eligible drivers
Is your Detroit-area company suffering from a labor shortage?Odds are good that the people who'd love to work for you are out there, but they're having trouble paying off old traffic fines in order to legally drive again. Back in 2003, Michigan's solution to a budget...
Will bankruptcy stop your eviction?
When you file for bankruptcy, something called an "automatic stay" goes immediately into effect. Essentially, it's an abrupt halt to the legal actions that creditors can take against you -- which is usually just enough time to buy a little breathing room and give you...
Practical tips when planning for divorce
You probably put a lot of planning into your wedding -- so why would you do any less for your divorce?Unfortunately, too many people get caught up in the emotions surrounding divorce and act without a plan -- which always ends up being a problem. To save yourself a...