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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If your credit card is lost or stolen, your liability is limited to $50. But there are different rules for debit or check cards. If you wait more than two days to report the loss, your liability increases to $500. Promptly report any loss or theft.
Saving for College Just Got a Little Easier
Before members of Congress left for their summer break, they gave parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles -- anyone trying to save for a child's college education -- a welcome break. Included in the Pension Protection Act -- passed by the House and Senate and expected to be signed by the president -- was a provision to give permanent tax-exempt status to college savings plans known as 529 plans. This is a significant development for plans intended to help pay for the ever-escalating cost of a college education. Click here for more.
Top Retirement Jobs
As baby boomers prepare to enter retirement, many aren't ready to follow the same path as their predecessors. This generation of retirees is well educated, vibrant and as life expectancy continues to rise, many are not prepared to idly spend this fruitful time of their life in the typical retirement fashion. Click here for more.
Top Ten Money Issues for Singles
Whether you're single because you've never married, or are suddenly single due to divorce or death of a spouse, money management and financial planning are critical. You have only yourself to depend on for income, goal-setting, decision-making, and retirement planning. Here are the issues that most need your attention, Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Collection letter questioning debtor's honesty violates Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The 7th Circuit has held that a letter that stated "You are either honest or dishonest you cannot be both," violates federal law. Click here for more.