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According to History.com Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Thursday, May 5 in 2022, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo History Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, a [...]

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Chapter 7 is commonly called the “straight” bankruptcy. It is used by individuals to get a “fresh start”. A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy discharges or eliminates most of your debts such as credit cards, medical bills, bank loans, payday loans, and deficiency balances on repossessions. Certain debts such as newer taxes, spousal and child support, and student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. If you have any property that has a value or equity more than we can exempt (“protect”) for you, a Chapter 7 Trustee can sell the property to pay something to your creditors. The vast majority [...]