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What Does It Mean to Default on a Loan — and What Are Your Legal Options?

How long do you need to be behind on your payments to default on a loan? This guide reviews how loan default works and what you should do next.

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Why Are They Repossessing My Car? How to Fight Vehicle Repossession

Learning how to fight car repossession could help you keep your vehicle, but the options are limited once the repossession process starts.

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What Is Workers' Compensation?

If the worst happens and you're injured at work, it can be reassuring to know whether you're entitled to benefits or compensation. Workers' compensation coverage can provide financial protection if you experience a work-related illness or injury.

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What Is Power of Attorney?

You may have heard the term “power of attorney” being tossed around, but … What is that, exactly? What is the significance of naming a power of attorney, and why would you want to do it?

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What Is Alimony?

Maybe you've heard of alimony from a popular movie or heard a friend mention it. If you’re going through a divorce, you can't afford not to know more about how alimony works.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

The actions you take in the hours and days after you’re in a car accident can impact your health and financial affairs. This guide covers everything you need to know. 

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What Is a Misdemeanor?

The precise definition varies by jurisdiction, but misdemeanors are usually minor crimes that are less serious than felonies and often carry a sentence of less than one year.

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What Is Perjury?

If you've ever watched a courtroom drama, you've probably heard someone swear to "tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." The legal definition of perjury can be more complex.