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10 Ways to Honor Veterans Beyond Veterans Day
Every year on November 11, Americans honor the 19.6 million active and former US service members who have gone to war. Veterans Day is marked by parades, speeches and solemn ceremonies offering a nation's appreciation. Here are ways to go beyond saying "thanks for your service" and truly make a difference in a veteran's life -- on this day and throughout the year. Click here for more.
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The current bull market is going into its 10th year, the longest run in U.S. history, which means more volatility may lie ahead. Forecasters aren't expecting an immediate end to the stock market rally. Of course, no one can accurately predict the direction of the market. But given the recent downturn, now is a good time to review your portfolio to make sure you're on track toward your financial goals and you aren't taking on more risk than you realize. Here are four moves to make: Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Credit union must face suit over misleading overdraft policy. The largest credit union in New England must face a proposed class action by customers who say its overdraft policies are unclear. A Massachusetts federal district court judge ruled Thursday, upholding breach of contract claims while tossing other claims for equitable relief. The judge stated, "I find that plaintiff has plausibly argued that the contracts, even when construed together, are ambiguous as to whether they use the 'available balance' method to determine whether an account has been overdrafted," he said. "This ambiguity presents a factual dispute not appropriate for resolution on this motion.” Salls v. Digital Federal Credit Union, case number 4:18-cv-11262, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Click here for more.