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California Escheat Laws: Understanding Abandoned Property & Claims
The state of California, like most states, has laws in place that mean that the state escheats, or takes possession of, abandoned property. This situation usually occurs when someone without a will di
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Check Your Shell Air Miles Balance: A Quick Guide
Shell Canada offers Air Miles rewards for drivers enrolled in their Air Miles program. Air miles are redeemable for airfare, travel and merchandise. Air Miles members receive quarterly account summari
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Understanding US Bank Account Number Formats & International Standards
Bank account numbers in the United States don't follow any account number standards from one institution to the next, although the system that handles electronic payments limits the overall length
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Colorado Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Requirements
15 percent of Colorado residents lived below the poverty level in 2009. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the program some people refer to as "welfare," replaced Aid to Famil
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Unemployment Benefits & Background Checks: What Employers See
Unemployment benefits help workers support themselves after losing a job through no fault of their own so that they have money coming in while they line up a new job. However, some workers worry that
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Indiana Name Change Cost: Fees & Court Process
A judge will either grant or deny the petition to change your name. To change your name in Indiana, you must petition the court in the county in which you are located. Your name change will n
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Average Cost of Apartment Cleaning Services: Small Spaces
The average cost of maid services for small apartments may depend on square footage. Busy professionals trying to juggle family and personal responsibilities may not have time to scrub shower
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Army Promotion Points: A Comprehensive Guide to Advancement
The Army promotes using a point system, so you need to get as many points as possible. In the Army, you have to meet several criteria if you want to be promoted. The first is a minimum amount
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IRS Reporting Requirements for Bank Deposits: What You Need to Know
Banks do not report deposits made into a bank account to the Internal Revenue Service except under abnormal circumstances, and reporting does not depend upon the total amount of money in the account.
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Eco-Friendly & Affordable Laundry Detergent Alternatives
Inexpensive alternatives to laundry detergent are available. Laundry detergent can be expensive, especially for those who wash clothes for big families. Laundry detergents can also be environ
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Unemployment Benefits: Potential Risks & Penalties
Fraudulently filing for unemployment could land you in jail. Unemployment benefits provide financial support to people who have lost their job or quit for legitimate reasons (for example, the
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Unemployment Benefits: What Happens If You Miss a Filing?
Unemployment benefits are paid when you lose a job, it's not your fault and you meet state earnings or time worked requirements. However, all states require that you file a weekly or biweekly clai
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Understanding Par Loans: Rates, Benefits & How They Work
A loan with a par rate, often referred to as the base rate, is an interest rate at which a mortgage lender won't pay a yield spread premium require, discount points for a mortgage or pay lender co
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FAFSA and Savings Accounts: How They Impact Your Financial Aid
The amount of financial aid a college student is eligible to receive is based on the data the student or his family provides in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both income and as
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Understanding GI Bill Cashout Options & Benefits for Veterans
The GI Bill can only be used for educational purposes. As of 2011, the two versions of the GI Bill are the Post 9/11 and Montgomery bills, which offer slightly different benefits. The Post 9/11 Bill p
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Power of Attorney & Bank Account Closure: What You Need to Know
It can be easy to take a person's health and mental capacity for granted. When a person is feeling healthy and has no history of mental illness, she may not see the need for contingency planning.
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Lower Your Cable Bill: Tips, Discounts & Negotiation Strategies
Senior discounts, bundles and firm negotiating can help you pay your cable TV bill. Because cable television is generally considered more of a luxury than a life necessity, you won't find
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Pantry Shelf Liners: Affordable & Easy Cleaning Solutions
Shelf liners help keep your pantry clean. Lining pantry shelves is one of those things that you don't absolutely have to do, but it is a good idea. Shelf liners help keep pantry shelves c
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MoneyGram vs. Western Union: Which Money Transfer Service is Right for You?
MoneyGram and Western Union arent the same. MoneyGram and Western Union are the Goliaths of the money transfer world. They're the two largest services available, but Western Union, establ
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Disability Wage Garnishment: Understanding Your Rights
State and federal law determines who can garnish a disability payment. For many people receiving disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income from Social Security, payments are receive
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Option Butterfly Spread: A Beginner's Guide to Range TradingWhat has three legs and flies, especially during range-bound markets? A butterfly option spread. Read on if you’ve not heard this one before.Newly minted options traders often explore single-leg strat...
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Navigating Health Insurance Options When You're UnwellI am sick. For the past ten days, Ive been wrestling with a high fever, a cough, a persistent sore throat, and a general malaise thats kicking my ass. Basically, Im the sickest Ive been in over a...
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Prosper vs. LendingClub: Which Peer-to-Peer Lender is Right for You?...
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Understanding CREDCO on Your Credit Report: What You Need to KnowIf you see an inquiry from CREDCO on your credit reports, it’s likely associated with CoreLogic Credco. CoreLogic Credco is a third-party consumer credit reporting agency that prov...