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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Writing a check when you do not have enough money in the bank is criminal and criminal charges may be filed. Stopping payment on a check because you are dissatisfied with the goods or services purchased is not, provided the money would have been available to pay it if payment had not been stopped
Maximizing Your Medical Deductions
Medical costs seem to increase every year. There is a way to get Uncle Sam to foot some of the doctor bills, but you need to make sure you know and follow the rules. Click here for more.
A Credit Card You Want to Toss
Credit-card issuers have drawn fire for jacking up interest rates on cardholders who aren't behind on payments, but whose credit score has fallen for another reason. Now, some consumers complain, Bank of America is hiking rates based on no apparent deterioration in their credit scores at all. Click here for more.
Scams That Target Your Retirement
The nest egg it took decades to build could be gone in a matter of years if you fall for shady investment plans -- or if your broker doesn't listen to you. Click here for more.
What You Owe Your Kids
Sure, you want to give them a boost in life. But for both your sake and your kids', you have to cut the financial cord sometime. Here's how. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Claims under Credit Repair Organizations Act must be arbitrated on an individual basis. The 3rd Circuit has held that a contract requiring arbitration on individual basis was enforceable, not unconscionable. Click here for more.