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Legal Guidance makes it Easier

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Local communities will have zoning commissions to make sure the property does not adversely affect the quality of life, and the general welfare of the community. Zoning commissions will determine the use of a person’s property, and sometimes the decision of the commission could adversely affect the value of property. There is an opportunity to appeal or request a variance to commission rules. The problem is an ordinary person does not quite understand the process. Public agencies can be a bewildering experience if a person does not have the help of a group legal plan.

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Always be Careful with the Plastic

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 The proper use of credit cards is an essential part of financial wellness. People will use their plastic because they do not want to carry around large sums of money and that makes it a personal safety issue. There are times when you will need to use the credit card, and you do need good credit ratings for mortgages and other major purchases. However, you must keep in mind you will spend more with plastic that you would with cash. There are some situations where you should think twice about using the credit card.

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Being Prepared Helps

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 You might be a little bit nervous about going into small claims court. You will be your own advocate, because an attorney is not going to be by your side. That apprehension is what the other side of the dispute is counting on. That individual or business feels there is nothing to worry about because you are not an attorney. However, if you have prepared properly there is no reason to think you cannot prevail. Having help from a group legal plan can tip the scales in your favor.

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Christmas Shopping can Increase Credit Debt

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We are about to enter the most frantic time of the year for consumers. The Christmas shopping season is where most retailers make their annual profit, and the stores will do everything to convince you to buy something. Plastic is the preferred way of shopping for large items. Retailers hope you will use your credit cards because ordinarily you will buy more than if you use cash. It doesn’t take long before someone is driven deep into credit card debt in an effort to be generous at Christmas. It seems to be nice to buy a lot of presents but it can throw your financial wellness right out the window. Continue reading

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Identity Theft is Major Businessindex

If you want a better understanding of how serious identity theft is, the recent news about the computer hacking at J.P. Morgan Chase should be a real eye-opener. A gang of cyber hackers broke through the security walls of not only J.P. Morgan, but of several other financial service companies and media outlets. The personal information of tens of millions of consumers were exposed to theft and fraud. A group legal plan can effectively help an individual if it has identity theft and credit monitoring.

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New employees fresh out of college should be full of enthusiasm and ready to work. Sadly, quite a few of them are a little bit anxious and depressed. It is because of the college debt they are forced to carry. Many of them have tens of thousands of dollars in loan debt which needs to be paid. They’re also afraid of what this payment could due to their credit rating. It is not easy to start out in the business world, and it is made much harder when college debt hangs over your shoulders.

The problems are not as great as they may seem, but a young person does not have enough experience to understand that. They also rely a lot on hearsay and secondhand information. It can cause them to enter into debt payment arrangements which are not in their best interests. An employer who wants these young people to succeed in careers is willing to lend a helping hand. The best way to do this is with a financial wellness benefit program. Continue reading

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You may have purchased a warranty at the same time you purchased your car. It only makes sense to have something to protect you against damages for a given aIndustrial contractorsmount of time, and the warranty may cover up to three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. You also may be offered the possibility of buying a service contract. This again seems sensible for added protection, but is it really? There are certain qualities of a service contract you may not be aware exist. Having an attorney from a group legal plan go over the contract can save a lot of time and trouble. Continue reading

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It is never too early to protect your loved ones. Even though you are in your 20s or 30s, having a last will and testament prepared guarantees that your spouse and children are able to easily take ownership of your estate. Drafting a will is one of the most common services offered by a group legal plan. It is something that should not be ignored by any responsible person. Unfortunately, there are four very serious mistakes which can be made in drafting a will. You need to avoid them.

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  1. Writing The Will Yourself. This is almost as bad as not having a will at all. Yes, there are templates on the Internet but they are boilerplate documents. These do not fully take in consideration beneficiaries, or special requirements that you want to be included in your estate. Group legal services includes advice from professionals on what to do. It is true that you pay for your lack of knowledge by using an attorney, but that is better than forcing your beneficiaries to deal with a document poorly drafted.
  2. Mistakes Regarding Beneficiaries. This can cover a number of wrong decisions. You may have a blended family, and your will only names children from your first marriage. You may also have named your original spouse, only to have divorced that person later. The individual’s name is still on the document, whether you intended it to be there or not. It can also happen that a named beneficiary has died before you.
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It isn’t Difficult When you get Good Advice

Household expenses can make or break the bank in many households. Financial wellness many times is centered on the family budget. It seems to be so basically simple. You see how much gross income you have, compare that against what your expenses are, and decide how much money goes to paying off the various bills. This assumes there are no emergencies and no long-term debts that come in the picture. Things happen, and the unexpected can strain the budget. Moreover, a family sometimes budgets so tightly they cannot respond to sudden developments. What finally happens is the budget is just discarded; it is too difficult to follow. A great service an employer can provide for the workforce is a financial wellness program. This can help employee set up a manageable family budget.

Understanding Expenses

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Many households are scared to death to see the end of the month. It is when the credit card statements arrive and the balances can appear overwhelming. It isn’t necessarily because the family spends on a whim; the interest rates can drive the balances up. It seems that every 30 days the financial wellness of the house is under attack. There is no need to throw up your hands and just declare defeat. There are ways which you can manage those balances and put the plastic cards under control.Help Person Wrapped in Red Tape Needs Rescue Continue reading