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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Most negative information stays on your credit report for seven years, a bankruptcy for ten. The time is not extended, however, when the debt is sold or assigned to a new person such as a debt collector. If a debt collector tries to "re-age" a debt, tell the credit bureau and demand they correct the incorrect information.
Tips On Teaching Kids About Money
Teaching children about how to responsibly manage money is a lesson that remains with them for their entire lives. Learn the top 5 things you should know in order to give your kids a good start on the road to responsible money management. Click here for more.
12 Signs You're About to Be Fired
Think a pink slip could be headed in your direction? Most people who are let go know their time is up or (in retrospect) say they should have seen it coming. While there are no sure signs of professional apocalypse, here are 12 clues your job may be in peril. Click here for more.
Consumers Using Tax Refunds To Pay Off Debt
Wave goodbye to the days of splurging with tax refunds. Instead, more and more taxpayers are using their refunds to reduce their debt. Click here for more.
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Should I wait a year to sell my stock? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
The Florida high court has ruled that cigarette makers do not have to pay $145 billion to Florida smokers. The state's top court refused to reinstate a punitive-damage award the companies said would bankrupt them. The court vacated the punitive damages award, unanimously finding it excessive as a matter of law. Click here for more.