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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.
How Did Student Loans Get So Sleazy?
Private lenders enjoy special status, so they lend huge amounts of money to students with limited prospects -- and then charge a fortune for the 'risk.' Click here for more.
Should Newlyweds Buy a House?
Maybe yes; maybe no. But here is a list of things to have completed before you take the big step -- whenever that might be. Click here for more.
Pursuing Lifetime Dreams in Retirement
Recent surveys reveal that retirees are pitching their business cards and silencing their alarm clocks to volunteer, pursue hobbies and go back to school. They are traveling to places they didn't have time to visit when they were working. For some, retirement is a growth opportunity, a time to pick up where they left off before work got in the way of living. Click here for more.
Vital Papers Checklist
Do you know where your vital papers are? Are they up to date? If you keep good records, you won't miss important information for your taxes and could save money in the long run. Once you make the decision to get your records in order, use this handy check list for locating and organizing your papers. Click here for more.
Your Money
What will it take to save for a college education? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Supreme Court rejects race based diversity plans. The U.S. Supreme Court by a 5-4 majority has rejected as unconstitutional two school districts use of admission plans that take students race into account. Click here for more.