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If you or someone you know is covered by Medicare, share these ideas on how to avoid “free or low-cost” back and knee braces scams: Click here for more.
Deadly Salmonella outbreak reported in six states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a small outbreak of Salmonella poisoning that it hopes to keep small. The agency says that one person has died so far, and at least eight others have been hospitalized after eating tainted ground beef. The affected consumers live in California, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Iowa. The death occurred in California. The CDC said it has not yet been able to trace the outbreak to a single ground beef supplier, but it strongly suspects that is the case. It’s urging consumers to be cautious when preparing ground beef. While the Salmonella pathogen is highly toxic, it can be killed when exposed to high temperatures. Thoroughly cooking ground beef normally neutralizes the threat. Click here for more.
Your Money
When you turn 50, you become eligible to contribute more money to your 401(k) plan. The tax deduction you can claim on these catch-up contributions could save you over $1,000 on your annual tax bill. Here's how to take advantage of 401(k) catch-up contributions: Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Bankruptcy discharge violation not subject to arbitration. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a bankruptcy court order denying a bank’s motion to compel arbitration. The court held that when a debtor seeks to enforce a discharge injunction, a bankruptcy court may decline to compel arbitration because it implicates a bankruptcy court’s ability to enforce its own orders. Henry v. Educational Financial Service Click here for more.