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Remember to check your bank statements on a timely basis. You may have only 30-60 days to dispute erroneous charges. Click here for more.
Windows 10 Rolls Out July 29
Because many Windows users have not taken to Windows 8, Microsoft's Windows 10 brings back features like the Start menu familiar to users of Windows 7 and earlier versions of the operating system. While the new operating system will retain some elements from Windows 8, Microsoft's move appears to address the concerns of many users who were upset with the Windows 8 interface. Click here for more.
Your Money
A recent study by the investment firm T. Rowe Price indicated that on average Millennials are only saving 8% of their salary for retirement, while many experts recommend a savings rate of 15% of salary. This article has tips for finding ways to bring up your savings rate. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
U.S. District Court finds “sign-in-wrap” agreement invalid and unenforceable. A court for the Eastern District of New York defined a new category of online agreement called the “sign-in-wrap” where text indicates that acceptance of the “terms of use” is required to continue, but the user never actually has to click a box accepting the terms of use as in most “clickwrap” agreements. The court held that such a “sign-in-wrap” agreement was an insufficient basis upon which to compel arbitration. Berkson v. Gogo LLC and Gogo Inc., No. 14-CV-1199 (E.D.N.Y. April 9, 2015). Click here for more.