Legal Information: Your Money
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Your Money
- A bad check could bounce you into court
- Buying merchandise on credit has legal consequences
- Controlling the damage caused by identify theft
- Factors about buying on credit
- Getting a free credit report
- Law prohibits discrimination against you in credit deals
- Laws protect consumers buying on credit
- Miss a payment, what can happen?
- Obtaining and maintaining a high credit rating
- Protecting yourself from identity theft on the internet
- Re-structuring a loan is not always that simple
- Victims of identity theft have recourse
- When buying on credit, read the fine print
- What you should know before signing a contract
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy has advantages over Chapter 7
- Filing for bankruptcy more difficult under 2005 law
- Filing for bankruptcy requires legal help
- Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is complex
- Obtaining and maintaining a high credit rating
- Property you can keep if you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Taxes
- Change in tax laws will mean that many receive a refund
- A few tips for income tax preparation
- Tax planning now will help you in future
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