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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Never give your social security number to someone you do not know. Identity theft requires a social security number. Protect yours.
Six (Worthless) Excuses for Not Saving money
Everyone knows the key to building wealth is through saving and investing. Yet last year, the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that Americans had a negative savings rate for the first time since the Great Depression. So why aren't people saving for their futures? While a number of excuses may be given, few are legitimate. Click here for more.
Weird Stuff That Hurts Your Credit
Cards that don't report credit limits are just one of the hidden threats to your credit score. Here are some of the potential hits you might be taking, and how you can fight back. Click here for more.
Five Tips: Selling a House in a Buyer's Market
House prices are falling in much of the country, and more than 4 million dwellings are on the market. That's bad news for sellers, because buyers feel free to make lowball offers and then just wait. It's a buyer's market, but don't despair. Click here for more.
Your Money
Will you save by refinancing your mortgage? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Plaintiff injured by golf ball can sue. The Oklahoma Court of Appeals has held that a painter working near a fairway injured by a golf ball may be able to sue the golfer. Click here for more.