The recent scandals involving tax evasion by some Americans (who had assets in secret Swiss bank accounts) are still playing out. The Swiss Cabinet recently announced a new program that would allow about a dozen Swiss banks to provide the United States Department of Justice with information on bank accounts held by Americans. The Justice
July 2013
Why Is It So Difficult to Correct Your Credit Report?
By Ken Laino on
Posted in Creditors' Rights
A recent article by Jeff Sovern and Ira Rheingold in the New York Times explains why consumers have such a hard time fixing faulty credit reports. A mistake on your credit report can be a big problem for you. But such an error can be difficult to correct.
The authors point out that the Federal…
Teenage Driver Means Lots of Potential Liability for Parent
I am constantly focused on asset protection – – even on vacation! A week or so ago while on vacation in Hilton Head, SC, I noticed a local newspaper article that reminded me of the huge potential liability you can face from a teenage driver in the family.
An article in The Island Packet described…