Month: March 2018

As kids, we were told not to say bad words and if you did, your parents would make you wash your mouth out with soap.  Luckily, I never had to wash my mouth out with soap, but I was curious if it would really be that bad.  So one day I took the smallest taste…

What is a “bitcoin?” This question seems to be coming up a lot these days. A bitcoin is likely the most recognized and popular form of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a type of digital or virtual currency (like the dollar or euro). However, unlike those traditional forms of currency, cryptocurrency is not backed by precious metal…

Purchased property can increase its value. For example, if you bought property in the 1970’s for $100,000.00 and the same property is worth 600,000.00 today, then your property has appreciated, or grown, in value. The Federal government taxes this increase in value through a capital gains tax. Depending on your tax bracket, the capital gains…

Whether you’re the plaintiff or defendant, a lawsuit is a complicated process.  There are many court rules, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements that you should be aware of. As a result, once you realize that you will become involved in a lawsuit it is good practice to immediately consult with an attorney. An attorney’s job…