| Volume 144 Number 41 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you’re considering getting a timeshare this vacation season, read on. Maybe you got a flyer in the mail with pictures of sunny beaches and beautiful resort suites. Sounds great, right? But before you sign a timeshare contract, make sure you understand what you’re getting into — and how to get out of it.
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What to look for in a gold investment company
From the 2008 financial and housing crisis to the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the past decade or so has shown how vulnerable our financial health can be to unforeseen and life-altering events. In a world where the unexpected feels more common, more and more people are seeking security when it comes to their money — and what they’re looking for could come in the form of gold.
While it’s not practical to carry actual bars of gold around to make purchases with, it can be used to expand your money through investing. Gold is used as a physical representation of value due to its low inflation rate and its universal worth across the global market. This creates an opportunity for investors to find stability in the often unstable currency-reliant world.
If you’re deciding how and where to invest in gold, gold investment companies can help you get started on this path. Picking the right company to represent and guide you in your financial growth is crucial, and the first step is to know what to look for. Click here for more.
Your Money
If your Social Security card has been lost or stolen, you can request a new Social Security card from the Social Security Administration. Many people are able to apply for a replacement Social Security card online, while others need to submit an application for a new card via mail or in person. Social Security replacement cards are free, but you may need to include official documents with your application. Here's how to get a new Social Security card: Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Fair Credit Reporting Act dismissal reversed. The Seventh Circuit reversed a dismissal of an FCRA claim based on a notice of dispute, finding such claims do not require precise language and an inadequate notice does not eliminate the duty to reinvestigate altogether. Davis v. Experian Information Solutions, No. 20-15667 (9th Cir. June 10, 2021) Click here for more.