Sunday, May 1st, 2011
Newspaper obituaries notify a large number of people in a short period of time about the death of a community member. Unfortunately, they also provide a list of potential victims to scam artists and thieves seeking emotionally vulnerable and, during memorial services, physically absent targets. In the ...
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Saturday, April 30th, 2011
There is no definite dollar amount of credit card debt that tells you that you have too much credit card debt on your plate. A better way to calculate your financial health is to look at what percentage of your income goes to paying off what you owe to your ...
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Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
The largest fine in history for a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act has been leveled on a collection agency by the Federal Trade Commission last month. The Georgia company, West Asset Management, allegedly violated the Act with its aggressive techniques, and agreed to pay a settlement of ...
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Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
Collection agencies could charge up to $1,950 plus "reasonable attorney fees" on a house that is late on its homeowner association assessment under a bill passed out of committee Friday by Senate Democrats. Senate Bill 174 passed along party lines after an intense debate that had Republicans ...
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Putting aside money every month is a must for everyone. Frugal living is the key to creating more wealth through monthly savings. Frugal living is not the same as depriving yourself of every luxury; it simply refers to living below your means and being conscious of how you spend your ...
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