The UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan has issued a 1099-MISC to those who were eligible to use the Plan benefit in 2023. The 1099 shows that the 2023 taxable value of your legal services fringe benefit is $26.57. A 1099 is being furnished to all participants by the IRS deadline Read more…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently settled a nationwide credit repair scam that impacted over 4 million consumers who fell for the pitches they received from CreditRepair.com, Lexington Law and related companies and law firms. According to the CFPB, CreditRepair.com and Lexington Law are the two largest credit repair Read more…
In 2013, two London School of Economics researchers decided to follow their instincts and try to prove that America’s dues paying union members donate more than the average U.S. non-represented employee. Using data from a study that has followed American families since 1968, researchers Jonathan Booth and Mark Williams found Read more…
Wills and living trusts are among the options available to make sure your property distribution and other wishes are fulfilled after you die. But each is a different legal instrument and your personal circumstances will determine the arrangement best for you. A will contains your written instructions detailing how you Read more…
How to avoid problems with home improvement contractors It’s exciting to plan a home improvement project and think about the positive change that will add value to your property and comfort to you and your loved ones. But it’s worth taking these steps before you sign a contract with a Read more…
UAW Legal Services gives eligible members access to justice that all need In recent years, much has been written to show that too many middle class Americans don’t have real access to the U.S. civil justice system. While legal aid offices and attorney pro bono services exist to help low-income Read more…