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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
You cannot prevent identity theft, but you can stop it from happening a second time. In Texas, victims of identity theft can place a security freeze on their account, preventing anyone from misusing their credit. Click here for more.
Wrong Investment Basis: Bigger Tax Bite
No one wants to pay the same tax twice, but that's exactly what a lot of people do when they don't correctly figure the cost basis of the stocks or mutual funds they sold. Click here for more.
Strategies to Minimize College Tuition
Part of the college application process should be to think of ways you can help cut the high cost of education. Yes, it will take some extra effort, but it will be worth it. Here are some strategies for minimizing tuition. Click here for more.
Asthma in Children
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease. Although it can be worrisome and inconvenient, it is a manageable condition. With proper understanding, good medical care, and monitoring, you can keep asthma under control. Asthma is different in children and adults for several reasons. Click here for more.
Payday Loans: Costly Cash
The Community Financial Services Association of America, the national trade association for payday lenders, says its $10 million advertising campaign is intended to educate people on how to use payday loans wisely. But more often than not, any use of payday loans is unwise. Click here for more.
Your Money
Should I borrow from my 401(k) plan? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Bankruptcy provisions are unconstitutional. A bankruptcy court for the Southern district of Florida has held that certain provisions of the bankruptcy reform act are unconstitutional as applied to attorney. Click here for more.