How to Become a Paralegal Without Going to School (And Why it May Be a Better Option)

A common misconception is that formal training is required to become a paralegal.  Large law firms often prefer that paralegals are certified, but it is not a law that paralegals have a formal education. National and international firms like to maintain an authoritative image to their clients and do so by hiring ivy league attorneys … Read more

Pakistan It’s History It’s People It’s Future

(Brian Ringland ORT)Pakistan is a country that is in the news – a lot. We hear stories about Taliban fighters in the North as well as bombings and assassinations in the South. The average North American and European hears only the stories that seem to concern the war in Afghanistan and how that war involves … Read more

1031 Tax Deferred Exchange 5 Steps to Success

Article by Isaac Roy Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code generally provides that neither gain nor loss is recognized if qualifying property is exchanged for other qualifying property of a like-kind. In the above scenario, you may defer the payment of 0K in both federal and state taxes if you acquire another investment property … Read more

Home Mortgage For Bad Credit Folks

Article by Frank Collins I think most will agree that having excellent credit will get your foot in the door first to becoming approved for home loan financing from banks versus having bad credit. As the financial banking system matured over the last twenty years or so home loans for people with bad credit still … Read more

Fast Growing and Well Paying: the Benefits of Being a Paralegal

With job opportunities expected to grow by 22 percent through 2016, and with an annual median salary of over ,000, it’s no wonder so many people want to become a paralegal. So what can you do to get your foot through the door and into this fast growing field? What Does a Paralegal Do?Paralegals are … Read more