Articles in 'Legal Information' Category

Get A Plan In Place First

from Dave Ramsey News
 
Meg’s husband is having some issues at work and wants to stop working for “the man.” Meg is trying to convince him to have a plan in place before starting a business. Dave agrees that he needs a plan.
 

Talk money with your spouse — and keep the peace

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
My wife was raised by extremely irresponsible parents who used credit cards whenever they liked and never bothered with things like 401(k)s. When we met, she’d never even had a savings account. I need her help so we can save for retirement and our children’s educations. But when I try to [...]

Should Responsible Consumers Get Political? Yes, and Here’s How.

from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
 
Business aren’t the only ones who can influence the legislative process. Learn how to flex your political muscles to fight against companies that are pushing to pass laws that hurt you.
 

Jennifer Waters’s Consumer Confidential: Credit-card terms still boggle consumers

from Moneywatch Personal Finance
 
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the nation’s consumer watchdog, issued its first report on consumer credit-card gripes. The agency finds that most of us still don’t understand credit-card terms and debt protection.
 

You’re Not A Big Target

from Dave Ramsey News
 
Shawn was recently in an accident, and the accident was deemed his fault. He wants to know the best way to protect his assets now in case he’s sued. Dave advises Shawn to retain an attorney immediately.
 

Illinois AG to fight debtor-arrest warrants: WSJ

from Moneywatch Personal Finance
 
TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is planning to fight debt collectors’ use of warrants to arrest people who owe money on credit cards, loans and other bills. She told The Wall Street Journal that she would urge state-court judges to deny requests by lawyers for the debt-collection industry [...]

Do We Need College Savings?

from Dave Ramsey News
 
Shelly says her husband transferred his G.I. Bill to their kids. Shelly wants to know how to pursue Baby Step 5 at this point.
 

Don’t Jeopardize Your Family For In-Laws

from Dave Ramsey News
 
Deborah says her in-laws had their daughter purchase a home for them since they couldn’t qualify for a mortgage. Deborah’s husband now wants to cash in the equity in their home to pay off his parents’ home.
 

Pursue Nursing Another Way

from Dave Ramsey News
 
Susan is 45 and interested in going back to school. Is this a financial risk worth taking? Dave agrees that it is, but she needs to pursue all of the various avenues to become a nurse.
 

Best credit cards for holiday shopping

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
Before you put down the plastic this holiday season, make sure you choose your cards wisely. Credit card issuers are rolling out some generous perks and incentives — just be sure to read the fine print first.