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Leslie Tayne

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Born

Long Island, The United States

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http://www.lifeanddebtbook.com

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Nonfiction, Business, Self Help

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November 2014

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Leslie Tayne, Esq. is a highly respected consumer and business debt-related attorney and advisor. Leslie founded, Tayne Law Group, P.C., which is one of the few in New York State concentrating solely in debt resolution solutions and alternatives to filing bankruptcy for consumers, small business owners, and professionals. In addition, Tayne Law regularly consults and advises on debt management related issues. Recognized as an industry leader, her achievements include being selected for the Long Island Business News Leadership in Law Awards; honored as one of Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business twice; named Business of The Year by the Melville Chamber of Commerce; and presented with the Achievers’ Award at Lo ...more

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Leslie Tayne Personally, I love being able to share my personal experiences and knowledge with others. I have been working in the field of debt resolution for over…morePersonally, I love being able to share my personal experiences and knowledge with others. I have been working in the field of debt resolution for over a decade and I take pride in being able to share this with readers. As an attorney I have changed so many peoples’ lives by helping them manage and resolve their debt, and now that I am an author I enjoy seeing how my writing has influenced and helped people as well. I hope to benefit as many people as possible with my book!
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Leslie Tayne My advice would be to pick a topic to write about that you love. That way you will enjoy every moment of writing about it. I would also say that aspir…moreMy advice would be to pick a topic to write about that you love. That way you will enjoy every moment of writing about it. I would also say that aspiring writers should gain as much knowledge and first hand experience on the topic as possible, in order to be able to cover it on a deeper level. I feel that because I have so much experience and knowledge in debt resolution I was able to write a book on the subject easily since I am on the front-lines of the industry. (less)

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Life & Debt: A Fresh Approach to Achieving Financial Wellness

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How to Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection

Being served with a lawsuit for unpaid debt can be scary and stressful. However, it’s important not to panic. What you do next is extremely important. And knowing how to answer a lawsuit for debt collection will mean the difference between successfully resolving your debt or facing severe financial consequences.

So if there’s a debt collection lawsuit against you, take a deep breath because soluti

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“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

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“As entrepreneurs, time is our most valuable commodity (MVC). Money will come and go, but once you’ve invested your time into something, that time is gone forever. It stands to reason that if there are any actions we can take as business owners to free up more time in our daily routines, we should take them.”
― Chris Ducker, Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business

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“Budgeting has only one rule: Do not go over budget.”
― Leslie Tayne, Life & Debt: A Fresh Approach to Achieving Financial Wellness

tags: budgeting, money, money-management, personal-finance, quotes, self-improvement, women

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