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Can You Buy a Car or Truck While Going Through Bankruptcy?
Let’s say that you’ve filed for personal bankruptcy to get out from under crippling debt and your car is acting up. Can you buy another car or truck while going through the bankruptcy process? The short answer is “Yes, you can.” We’ll talk about it in this issue. Getting an Auto Loan During Chapter 7…
Find Out How Plea Deal Saved Michael Floyd From Serving More Jail Time
In an earlier issue, we asked “How much legal trouble is former Arizona Cardinal Michael Floyd in?” Well, we have our answer, and it involves jail time, a fine and required community service. We’ll talk about his situation in this issue.
Lazy Budgeting: Learn How to Get Spending Under Control
If you’re among those who run away from the mere thought of budgeting, this issue is for you. With help from the editors at The Motley Fool, we’ll show how you can budget with as little effort as possible. Don’t Follow a Budget? You’re Not Alone According to a Harris Poll, about 60% of the…
Here’s What You Need to Know About Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Charges
Earlier this month, Kansas Jayhawks forward Carlton Bragg Jr. was allowed to enter a pretrial diversion program after being charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. In this issue, we’ll talk about drug paraphernalia and the seriousness of being charged with it.
Find Out Who The Most Dangerous Drivers Are
If you had to guess who were the most dangerous drivers on the road, would you automatically think teenagers? If so, you’d be wrong. There’s a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Study revealing who engages in dangerous activity the most while behind the wheel. We’ll talk about it in this issue.
Are You Missing Out On This Little Used Tax Credit?
If you earn less than $54,000 annually and have not yet filed your taxes, you may want to think about seeing if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). It’s a credit not used by many people but it can be one of the more generous ones offered by the Internal Revenue Service…
You’ll Never Guess Why These 18 DUI Charges Were Dropped
We’ve got another report of charges for DUI (driving under the influence) being dropped because of police officers doing bad things. In this instance, the officer in question is accused of actually stealing from people he’s arrested. In this issue, we’ll talk about how it went down.
Find Out Why Banks Are Getting More Picky About Their Loans
If you need a quick infusion of cash, there’s some potentially bad news on the horizon for you. According to reports, banks and other lenders are becoming even more picky about who they lend money to, a huge hurdle for people with less than ideal credit who are struggling to just keep up with payments.…
Learn Why This Boss Is At Fault in $8.7 Million Lawsuit
An interesting case from Texas about a boss’s responsibility to the safety of his employees has resulted in a $8.7 million from a jury. Essentially, the jury said that the boss was responsible for one of his workers falling asleep while driving and causing permanent injuries to a co-worker.