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How Does Your Credit Score Rank?

According to Money.com, the average credit score in the United States is a little bit below 750.  If your credit score is not up to par, here are a few things you can do to increase your score: Dispute anything … Continue reading

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Terminating Parental Rights in Missouri

Missouri allows the termination of parental rights when there is a legal basis and it would be in the best interests of the child.  A parent, who is given a list of items to correct by the state, can lose … Continue reading

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Asking for Your Lawful 20 Minutes

If you are pulled over for a DWI or DUI in Missouri, and you ask to speak with an attorney, the police officer must give you at least twenty (20) minutes to contact an attorney.  If you request to speak … Continue reading

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Divorce Must be Fair and Equitable, Not Equal

Missouri law states that the division of property in a divorce by a Missouri court must be fair and equitable, but does not have to be equal.  The property division must take into account the education, employment, and income situation … Continue reading

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Losing Your Daycare License for Failure to Pay Taxes

In a recent Missouri case, a Missouri resident learned that her license to operate a daycare can be taken by Missouri for failing to pay her utilities and her federal taxes. If Missouri is attempting to take your professional license … Continue reading

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Paying to Pay our Child Support

Missouri law states that a person can be fined, up to $500 per violation, each time they violate a child support garnishment order.  If you are ordered to pay child support, make sure that you comply with that order until … Continue reading

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Falling on Ice on the Way to Work Could Get You Some Money

In a recent Missouri worker’s compensation case, an employee was able to file a worker’s compensation claim against their employer when they fell on the icy parking lot of the employer.  Be careful this coming winter, but also be aware … Continue reading

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IRS Announces New Limitations for Retirement Plans

The annual limit a person can contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) is $5,500 per year.  The elective contribution limit for employees who have a 401(k) plan, 403(b) plan, 457 plan, or federal thrift savings plan is $18,000 per … Continue reading

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Top 3 Debt Collection Companies

According to the ABA Journal, the biggest debt collection company is Encore Capital Group.  It is based in San Diego, grosses $1 billion per year in revenue, and owns Midland Funding and Asset Acceptance. The second biggest debt collection company … Continue reading

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No Social Security Increase

The Social Security Administration has announced that there will not be an increase in Social Security benefits for 2016. Currently, the maximum Social Security benefits a person can receive is $2,663 per month. If you are struggling to pay your … Continue reading

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