Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Impact of Debt on Your Mental Health: Finding a Way Out
If you are struggling managing debt, you are not alone. Debt has been around forever, but never have so many Americans been so fraught. The upheaval associated with the pandemic impacted the health, livelihood, and financial security of millions, leading to more oppressive debt for many. Current inflation is not helping matters, creating more… Read More »
Bracing for New Immigration Laws in Florida
Migrant workers have long buttressed the economy in the Sunshine State, working in the jobs that are hard to fill. According to Pew Research, undocumented immigrants comprise just 5 percent of the workforce in this country, but they account for 26 percent of farm workers and 15 percent of construction workers. They also fill… Read More »
Understanding Gag Orders
After a limited gag order was issued against former president Donald Trump by Judge Chutkan in his upcoming Washington, D. C. trial, there have been a plethora of questions about gag orders in general, and specifically in Trump’s case. Read on to have your questions answered: Q & A on Gag Orders Q: What,… Read More »
Men are Victims of Domestic Violence, too
When men experience domestic violence (DV), they often have some complications to work out. Who can they tell without being viewed as a liar or a wimp? How can they get the help they need? It’s a serious issue, because without question, men do wind up on the receiving end of family violence more… Read More »
Avoiding Debt Relief Scams
It’s one of the most stressful feelings in the world: knowing you’re in over your head financially. Avoiding those debt collectors calls and notices is job one, but how? While legitimate help is available, there are also unfortunately, a lot of shams out there. That’s why it’s so important to look for the signs… Read More »
Addressing a National Crisis: Domestic Violence
Husbands and boyfriends kill women to the tune of around 10,000 times every single year in this country. In fact, over half of all women who are murdered die at the hands of current or former partners. And physical abuse is not limited to men’s attacks on women. Both genders suffer such violence, with… Read More »
Witness Tampering has Consequences
Sam Bankman-Fried had been staying at his parent’s home under a $250 million bail deal, but lost the privilege after the prosecution accused him of witness tampering, and the judge agreed. That landed him in a jail cell, despite objections he would not be able to prepare for his upcoming trial properly. What, exactly,… Read More »
Bankruptcy Exemptions in Florida
No one ever looks forward to a bankruptcy filing, but Floridians who file for Bankruptcy are fortunate in that they may take advantage of more generous exemptions than people in other states are allowed to do. Although there are strict residency rules for people wishing to file for bankruptcy—precisely because individuals from other states… Read More »
Domestic Violence is a Crime
If you have suffered domestic violence, you likely have experienced an array of feelings, from isolation and fear to guilt and shame. But what you may not fully comprehend is that domestic violence is a crime, and if a perpetrator has subjected you to any of a whole list of crimes, you could get… Read More »
New Hope for Discharging Student Loan Debt Through Bankruptcy
For students who are struggling to pay back their student loans, the recent Supreme Court decision that squelched President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan was a blow to both their finances and their morale. While having $10 thousand to $20 thousand in such debt forgiven would have been an ideal solution for many, the current… Read More »