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Student Loan Debts Are a Contributing Factor in Many Divorces

Student loan debt is no longer affecting just the borrower that took out the loan, but the borrower’s family as well.  The cost to attend college has been on the rise since the early 1980s, and while that may not be a surprise in and of itself due to inflation, data shows that tuition costs are now

HUD Files Complaint Against Facebook

Attorney Mary Conner PoolThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has accused Facebook of enabling housing discrimination.  According to HUD, Facebook allows property owners and landlords to discriminate against prospective tenants and buyers on the basis of race, color, religion, familial status, national origin, disability or other factors.

Student Loans Affect Older Americans Too

Gail DonaldsonIf you are like most parents, you will do practically anything to give your children the best education possible.  But for most, higher education is not possible without the assistance of student loans.  Many times, it’s grandparents who step up to assist their grandchildren achieve a higher education.  A new study by the Consumer Financial Protect

Bankruptcy and Older Americans

Attorney Ed WoodsI recently read an article in the New York Times about the incidence of bankruptcy filings among older Americans.  I know from my own practice that I’ve seen more older clients in recent years than I did early in my career. Maybe this is a result of what the article discussed, or maybe not. At any rate, it’s an interesting topic.

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on the Sale of Your Home?

grant-mcnuttThe answer to the question is, more than likely you will qualify to exclude from your income all or part of any gain from the sale of your home. Consider the below items when selling a home:

Planning a Budget for the Coming Year

The school season will be back in just a few weeks, and even though here in Alabama it still feels like Summer, the Fall season is fast approaching.  It may seem strange to think of home finances at this time of the year, but this season actually provides several benefits when it comes to personal financial planning.  I this blog post, I’d like to talk about