| Volume 21 Number 14 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Don't let anyone steal your identity when they go "pfishing". Pfishing is when an identity thief sends you a fake notice that looks like it's from a bank, creditor, credit card company or PayPal, telling you there is a problem with your account and to reply. Never reply to any email asking for personal information. If you think it is a real request, call the creditor to confirm it.
Five Steps to Hiring a Tax Pro
Has your tax return gotten just too complicated to handle on your own? Or maybe you just don't have the time to fill out all those forms. So now you've decided to bite the bullet and hire a tax pro. Click here for more.
How to Start a College Fund
I wanted to get college funds started for the kids this year. Should I invest in a 529 plan or a Roth IRA? I thought you could take money out of your Roth for education and not be penalized. Click here for more.
6 Condo Insurance Questions
Condo owners are typically responsible for insuring just a portion of their property on their own. However, rules differ from complex to complex, and it's important to ask the right questions to ensure you have proper insurance coverage. Click here for more.
A New 'Credit Score' for Patients?
Soon, hospitals might use tools to check your ability to pay as routinely as they check your pulse. Privacy advocates worry about abuse of data, but some consumers could even benefit. Click here for more.
Your Money
Should I sell my funds now and invest the money elsewhere? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
National Bank Act pre-empts state law claim. The 11th Circuit has held that state law claims arising out of the use of convenience checks was pre-empted by federal law. Click here for more.