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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Don't ever click on a link in an email message from a financial institution. There are so many scams involving fake emails from banks, credit unions, credit card companies, and other types of lenders that my advice is to assume everything you receive is fake. If you think it might be genuine, call the institution to verify it.
The Tired New Parents' Money Checklist
Yeah, yeah, yeah. We've all heard about college savings, wills and insurance. But there are plenty of other money issues wrapped up with that tiny bundle of joy. Click here for more.
5 Ways To Avoid An Audit
Whether you're facing an audit or simply want to avoid one, here are steps to take to deflect attention or get you prepared. Click here for more.
Foreclosure Resources for Consumers
If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, one of the most important things you can do is seek assistance. The following resources provide information and links to agencies and organizations that may be able to help you. Click here for more.
Digging Out of Medical Debt
An estimated 77 million Americans are struggling to pay their medical bills, despite the fact that more than half of them (62%) carry insurance, according to the Boston-based nonprofit The Commonwealth Fund. And the problem is only expected to worsen as employers and insurance companies increasingly shift health-care costs onto patients. Luckily, there are a number of ways to ease the pain of medical bills. Here are some avenues every financially-struggling patient should pursue. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Securities suit against Countrywide must stay in state court. The Ninth Circuit has held that the Class Action Fairness Act cannot support removal from state court of a shareholders' class action against mortgage giant Countrywide for violations of the Securities Act of 1933 Click here for more.