| Volume 141 Number 49 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
A background check can determine if you can get credit, a job, or even a place to live. That’s why the law requires businesses that provide these reports have reasonable procedures to ensure the information they collect and share about you is accurate. Click here for more.
What to Do If You Have a Sears Gift Card
Sears, which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, is moving to reassure consumers that it is open for business and accepting Sears gift cards at its stores. Still, anyone with a Sears gift card should use it soon because of the uncertainty surrounding any financial reorganization. Click here for more.
Your Money
Physical health and financial health are linked in ways that negatively affect people struggling with debt, according to a new study. A survey conducted by The Harris Poll for LendingClub has found that consumers struggling financially often experience more illness, depression, and social isolation. Click here for more.