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Never give your social security number to someone you do not know. Identity theft requires a social security number. Protect yours. Click here for more.
Senate Passes Jobs Bill
By a 62 to 36 vote, the United States Senate approved a jobs bill that will extend unemployment benefits and tax breaks. The $140 billion bill contains virtually no new initiatives to spur job creation. There are currently 15 million people seeking employment. Next, the United States Senate will take up a $15 billion bill to help the 15 million people currently seeking employment. What is included in the bills? Will it be enough to help the unemployed? Click here for more.
Statewide Warrant Round-Up
The state of Texas is conducting a "warrant round-up." The state is conducting the effort in order to prevent sweeping arrests and afford citizens an opportunity to pay fines or post bail. For information on the program, Click here for more.
Bank of America Changes Overdraft Policy
Are you a Bank of America customer? This summer, Bank of America will eliminate overdraft fees from debit card purchases. Instead, Bank of America will reject payment for amounts that exceed the consumer's account balance. Will more banks implement the change? Click here for more.
Your Money
How much should you put down for a new home? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Opt out provision saves arbitration clause class action waiver. A U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania held a payday loan agreement containing a class action waiver was not unconscionable because it contained a provision allowing the borrower to unconditionally opt out of arbitration. Click here for more.