By now you have probably received your W-2s, 1099s, 1098s or other appropriate tax forms in the mail or electronically. Like many, you may dread the thought of preparing your taxes, especially if you are confident you will owe the government even more money. Just...
If you are a gun enthusiast or you simply believe in the right to protect yourself with a firearm, you likely understand that such rights stem from the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. However, for many decades, lawmakers and citizens have been at odds about...
Whether police claim to have witnessed you using or receiving illegal drugs or they discovered a controlled substance on you in the course of a search, you now have reason to be concerned for your future. Possession charges may not seem as serious as trafficking or...
Nearly everyone who has a computer has received an email from some stranger with a sad or frightening story about why they desperately need money or some other kind of help involving the receiver’s bank account information. Although people still fall for this old...
Medical science continues to improve medications to help patients through difficult times. Whether they are dealing with mood or anxiety disorders, sleep issues, pain management, or even the common cold, medications help many people cope with the symptoms so they can...
If you are in debt over your head, chances are the option of filing for bankruptcy has crossed your mind. Bankruptcy can provide a much needed fresh start for those who are overwhelmed with debt, and the law offers several different methods for seeking debt relief...
Obtaining a mortgage for a real estate purchase can be complicated and confusing. This is why it often takes many months between filing an application and the day of closing on the loan. Because some may take advantage of the complexities of the mortgage process and...
At this time of year, many parents are turning their attention to their children’s college educations. Depending on how far along your child is in high school, you may be searching catalogues online or receiving them in the mail, visiting colleges and universities, or...
Drug addiction and the crimes that typically follow it are a burden on many cities in California and across the United States. Because drug crimes often place the health and safety of citizens at risk, lawmakers and law enforcement take a hard stand against those who...
Recent news headlines have been filled with see-sawing sentences for high-profile figures who pleaded guilty or were found guilty of various crimes. The news sheds light on the broad discretion that federal judges have under federal sentencing guidelines. It is also...
