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Archive for June, 2009

JUNE 25TH, 2009 Naming an IRA Trust will

When setting up an IRA, account holders are asked who they want to name as a beneficiary. The first thought is usually a relative or a friend, but there are some circumstances when it might be better to name a trust.

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JUNE 25TH, 2009 New Protections for Consumers

The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act — called, appropriately enough, the CARD Act for short — was signed into law on May 22, 2009. This new federal legislation is designed to provide greater protection to consumers without shutting off credit opportunities. Most of the changes do not go into effect until February 22, [...]

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