Say Hello to ClientCredit, the First Legal Services BNPL Solution from LawPay

How can an attorney increase their overall collection rate, decrease outstanding accounts receivable and substantially reduce time spent on billing? By offering clients a “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) option. BNPL can be a game-changer for your firm, and adding it as one of your accepted payment methods is about to get even easier with ClientCredit, a new offering from LawPay. What Is ClientCredit? ClientCredit is the first BNPL solution for legal clients on the market and is exclusively available through LawPay. With ClientCredit, your clients have the ability to pay for legal services in installments while your firm still receives 100% of the invoiced amount upfront. ClientCredit is the next generation of payment solutions for the legal industry and was developed in response to the growing demand for BNPL options. The Rising Popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later Statistics show that, when given a choice, consumers are increasingly opting for BNPL plans. Between July 2020 and March 2021, the use of online payment plans grew by nearly 50 percent. Cardify, a market research firm, found younger adults, in particular, are frequently choosing online payment plans even when they have the funds to cover the total cost of a purchase. This is likely influenced by the demographic’s growing aversion to credit cards—in fact, about one in four Millennials don’t have a credit card. ClientCredit enables you to easily accommodate these evolving payment preferences and provide a flexible, client-focused payment experience. How Your Firm Benefits from ClientCredit In addition to expanding your available payment options and making your law firm more attractive to prospective clients, ClientCredit improves the consistency and reliability of your cash flow. One of the most common reasons lawyers hesitate to let clients pay overtime is that traditional payment plans can have a higher incidence of late and

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How to Request Information About Your Veterans Benefits

The U.S. government provides many different benefits to military veterans and their families. But navigating the maze of benefits to determine which ones are available to you and your family can often seem complicated if you don’t have some outside help. By requesting information about your veteran benefits directly from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, you’ll be able to get a detailed guide to help you determine whether you’re entitled to benefits, what benefits you can receive, and how you can begin receiving them. Below, learn more about how you can request this important information. Got a legal question? Get legal advice in minutes. Real Lawyers. Real Answers. Right Now. Get your answer What benefits may be available to veterans? The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers dozens of programs to assist veterans and their families with everything from housing to medical care to entrepreneurship. Just a few of these benefits can include: Short- and long-term disability compensation.A pension through a veteran’s pension program.Access to free or inexpensive medical care and treatment at VA-sponsored hospitals and facilities.Higher education programs and student loan assistance.Mortgage guarantees and housing assistance.Job training and certification.Death, pension, or accrued benefits (called the DIC) to a surviving spouse and/or minor child if the veteran passes away.Small business loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).Funeral and burial assistance and services, including a headstone at no cost and burial in a national cemetery. Because these benefits span such a broad range of needs, knowing which ones you qualify for (and which ones you’d like to take advantage of) can require some further investigation. Who qualifies for veterans benefits? The length of service for each type of benefit can vary, but most veterans will qualify for benefits if they are discharged from active military services and their

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