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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Take advantage of the new law and get a free copy of your credit report. There are three credit bureaus. Get a free report from one of them every four months. This way you can keep current. For more information, Click here for more.
Troops' Debt a Growing Security Concern
Thousands of U.S. troops are being barred from overseas duty because they are so deep in debt they are considered security risks, according to an Associated Press review of military records. Click here for more.
Social Security Announces 3.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2007
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 53 million Americans will increase 3.3 percent in 2007, the Social Security Administration announced. Click here for more.
Scam Alert: Internet Surveys Offer False Hope
If you'd like to join the more than 45 million Americans who work from home, the Internet may seem like a great source of jobs and opportunities to make some quick cash. But experts say many of those opportunities are scams and they're warning about one in particular that promises to pay you big money to take surveys online. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
A lender who provided incorrect rescission forms can be sued. The 7th Circuit has held that a borrower could rescind a home loan two years after the fact because at closing, the lender provided two different rescission forms, one of which was inappropriate, the 7th Circuit has ruled. Click here for more.