Archive for July, 2007

Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect Today

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Today, the federal minimum wage increases to $5.85/hour. The increase comes after nearly ten years during which the minimum wage remained fixed at $5.15/hour, and includes two automatic increases on July 24, 2008 and July 24, 2009. Two years from…

which is worse?

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

Asking for a friend: what’s worse on a credit check- unpaid debt or recent bankruptcy? A friend of mine is in the process of filing bankruptcy due to some oppressive credit card debt from high school, a long stretch of unemployment, and some personal issues. He’s currently employed, but wants to look elsewhere.

He’s wondering if it would be better to apply now, and deal with a credit check with bad debt, or wait until the bankruptcy is done and have that on his record.

So, anyone who does hiring and looks at such things, which would put you off more?

For the record, he’s gainfully employed at a start-up, has been promoted twice within the year, but has basically reached as far as he can at the current company short of upper management.

which is worse?

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

Asking for a friend: what’s worse on a credit check- unpaid debt or recent bankruptcy? A friend of mine is in the process of filing bankruptcy due to some oppressive credit card debt from high school, a long stretch of unemployment, and some personal issues. He’s currently employed, but wants to look elsewhere.

He’s wondering if it would be better to apply now, and deal with a credit check with bad debt, or wait until the bankruptcy is done and have that on his record.

So, anyone who does hiring and looks at such things, which would put you off more?

For the record, he’s gainfully employed at a start-up, has been promoted twice within the year, but has basically reached as far as he can at the current company short of upper management.

which is worse?

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

Asking for a friend: what’s worse on a credit check- unpaid debt or recent bankruptcy? A friend of mine is in the process of filing bankruptcy due to some oppressive credit card debt from high school, a long stretch of unemployment, and some personal issues. He’s currently employed, but wants to look elsewhere.

He’s wondering if it would be better to apply now, and deal with a credit check with bad debt, or wait until the bankruptcy is done and have that on his record.

So, anyone who does hiring and looks at such things, which would put you off more?

For the record, he’s gainfully employed at a start-up, has been promoted twice within the year, but has basically reached as far as he can at the current company short of upper management.

Bankruptcy Questions and Answers

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Answers to frequently asked bankruptcy questions. Bankruptcy Questions and Answers.

Before Considering Bankruptcy Try these Things

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

Out of ignorance or stupidity, more and more people seem to be using bankruptcy as a first option, instead of a last resort. Before you do it, make sure you’ve considered every alternative.

Before Considering Bankruptcy Try these Things

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

Out of ignorance or stupidity, more and more people seem to be using bankruptcy as a first option, instead of a last resort. Before you do it, make sure you’ve considered every alternative.

Before Considering Bankruptcy Try these Things

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

Out of ignorance or stupidity, more and more people seem to be using bankruptcy as a first option, instead of a last resort. Before you do it, make sure you’ve considered every alternative.

How to Get Approved for a Car Loan After Bankruptcy or with Bad Credit

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

Bankruptcy and bad credit can make you think your ability to get a car loan will be an impossible task. But it does not have to be. Also, any new loans including a car loan will help you to build and reestablish your credit and credit history.

How to Get Approved for a Car Loan After Bankruptcy or with Bad Credit

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

Bankruptcy and bad credit can make you think your ability to get a car loan will be an impossible task. But it does not have to be. Also, any new loans including a car loan will help you to build and reestablish your credit and credit history.