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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Avoid counterfeit check schemes. Don't ever cash a check for someone and forwarded them cash or your personal check. Odds are their check will bounce, and you will be out the cash. Click here for more.
Economists Predicting Lower Gas Prices
You've probably heard about four dollar and five dollar gas. Some suggest extremely high prices will be here sooner rather than later. Other economists, however, insist prices will come down dramatically. In fact, one economist thinks prices will drop below three dollars in the coming months. Why? He argues simple supply and demand will drive market prices down. That is, despite uncertainty overseas, the United States maintains more than enough in reserves (supply) to satisfy demand. In the long run, he expects gas prices to stay in the two dollar range. Why does he expect gas prices to hit two dollars per gallon? Do you believe it? Click here for more.
Malware Infects Android Phones
Do you own a phone running the Android operating system? If so, your phone is at risk for malware. Malware can compromise your sensitive personal and private data, by collecting it and sending it to hackers. Unlike the Apple counterpart, Google has allowed developers to upload applications without much of a screening process, making consumers vulnerable to hacking. If you own one of the many phones running an Android operating system, how do you know if it has a virus? Click here for more.
Income Tax Help & News
Still putting off your taxes? Looking for some helpful tips and tricks? Where can you find a little extra savings? Consumer Reports has what you need. For a collection of updated tips, reports, and news stories, Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Bankruptcy repayment plan has minimum duration. The Sixth Circuit held that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan involving "above median" debtors could not be approved without providing for the payment of unsecured claims for a minimum period of 60 months, the 6th Circuit has ruled. Click here for more.