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Find Out Why Your Tax Refund May Be Delayed
If you apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit, your tax refund may be delayed longer than you think. We’ll talk about it in this issue. Why Will My Tax Refund Be Delayed? While the tax filing season begins Jan. 23rd, millions of low-income taxpayers who claim the Earned…
Why Was This Woman Awarded $1.7 Million From Dollar General?
A 60-year-old woman who became permanently disabled after falling on a slippery floor in a Dollar General store has been awarded $1.7 million dollars by a jury. We’ll talk about it in this issue.
Find Out How Blood Alcohol Content Affects Your Ability to Drive
In each state, it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more. However, because all of us will absorb and metabolize alcohol at different rates, there’s no firm formulas for determining exactly how many drinks will lead to precise BAC level. With the help of The National Highway Traffic Safety…
Report Says Bankruptcies Down; But Will The Trend Last?
A recent report from the Arizona Republic revealed that bankruptcies in the Grand Canyon State decreased in 2016 for the 6th straight year. The editors caution, though, that the trend may not last long. With about 48% of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, their concerns seem justified.
What To Do – and Not To Do – If You’re Involved in an Auto Accident
A few months ago, we shared news that traffic fatalities skyrocketed nationally during the first part of 2016. We also shared findings for why Phoenix-area freeways in particular are notoriously so dangerous. In this issue, we’ll talk about what to do – and what not to do – if you’re involved in an auto accident.
Find Out Why Filing for Personal Bankruptcy Can Be a Blessing For You
Could filing for personal bankruptcy be a blessing in disguise? For many, it is. One small businesswoman shared her positive experiences with Chapter 7 bankruptcy in a recent issue of Ebony magazine. We’ll talk about it here.
Find Out How a Man’s Efforts to Keep His DUI Out of Papers Failed in Big Way
A New York man’s efforts to keep his arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) failed in a spectacular way. The failed attempt actually cost him well over $1,000 and wound up having the exact opposite effect of what he wanted. The Case at a Glance The 43-year-old bank executive was arrested by New York…
How Many Were Charged With DUI During the Holidays?
Just before the holidays, we advised readers to be careful on the roads because police officers would be out in force looking specifically for drivers who may have had a bit too much to drink. So how many people were charged with driving under the influence (DUI) over the holidays? We’ll talk about it in…
Did Equifax and TransUnion Illegally Charge for Credit Score Reports?
If you’ve shelled out money for a copy of your credit report from TransUnion or Equifax over the last few years, the chances are good that you were overcharged. That’s according to an investigation carried out by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which ordered the two companies to fork over $23 million to settle…