As the new year approaches, people across the country will make resolutions to improve their lives during the following year and beyond. Although all resolutions are clearly not the same, certain ones seem to be the most common, year after year. Near the end of 2017, a public opinion company (YouGov) surveyed people to find Read the full article…
U.S. Legal Services Blog
Month: December 2018
Debt Collection Laws: Know Your Rights
When money gets tight, sometimes financial obligations don’t get met. After a certain amount of time passes without payment, a lender may engage a debt collection agency to collect past due amounts. If you’ve ever been contacted by one of these agencies, then you’ve experienced the stress that comes with being unable to pay your Read the full article…
Estate Planning for 18 Year Olds: Why Is This Necessary?
When you think of estate planning, you probably think about this in connection with older adults—or at least people who have already become parents and want to protect their children’s future—but, in reality, once someone turns 18, he or she should at least do some basic estate planning. And, if your child has or will Read the full article…