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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
The law allows you to get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus, once a year. Spread your requests out and get one report every four months. That way you can stay current and prevent or catch any identity theft early.
Botulism Recall Widened
Botulism risk has spurred the FDA and Castleberry's Food Co. to widen Castleberry's canned goods recall. The recall now includes more than 80 canned goods for people and four products for pets. All of those products are made by Castleberry's Food Co., but they bear various brand names. Click here for more.
Understanding Food Poisoning -- the Basics
You can get food poisoning after eating food contaminated by viral, bacterial or chemical agents. Food poisoning causes mild to severe, acute discomfort and may leave you temporarily dehydrated. Mild cases last only a few hours and at worst a day or two, but some types, such as botulism or certain forms of chemical poisoning, are severe and possibly life-threatening unless you get medical treatment. Click here for more.
Managing Debt - Do You Have Too Much Debt?
Most people have some kind of debt. It might be in the form of a mortgage, an auto loan, a student loan, or even a credit card balance. Having debt isn't a bad thing as long as you are taking steps to pay it off. It's having too much debt that can cause an unhealthy financial life. Taking the time to determine whether or not you have too much debt can provide confirmation that you are doing things right or the realization that some financial changes are needed. Click here for more.
The 7 Money Mistakes to Avoid
Academic research tells us that emotions and experiences can distort our financial decisions. While our mistakes are rarely the result of a single mental error, our feelings can make us fumble. Below, seven big financial mistakes and the psychology behind them. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Tax refund is not exempt in bankruptcy. The 8th Circuit has found that because Missouri law does not exempt a tax refund and there is no exemption for tax refunds applicable federal law, the refund in not exempt. Click here for more.