Malerapaso | Istock | Getty Images With the national average interest rate on credit cards at historic highs, many Americans are being dinged with higher monthly charges than ever on on their balances. As a result, they may be wondering if it’s a good idea to tap their retirement savings to pay off the debt.
Month: January 2023
The intersection of taxes and bankruptcy present interesting issues. A recent bankruptcy case demonstrated this by considering whether Earned Income Tax Credit refunds (and their New Mexico state equivalents) can be exempt from creditors in a bankruptcy proceeding. The case shows how the answer can depend on where you live! In this case, under New
The story of New York real estate in 2022 was a tale of two markets. The year started in the best of times, as buyers signed record numbers of contracts in February and March. Then April rolled around, and the market began to shift. By fall, it seemed as if the worst of times had