Get credit when it's due: new law offers more information, more control

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Credit-reporting legislation, effective Sep 30, 1997, makes it easier to acquire a copy of one's credit history report. Welfare recipients, the unemployed, and credit fraud victims are eligible to receive a free copy of the report. Those denied credit can also receive a free copy after 60 days.

Reports, Credit ratings, Credit bureaus

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To buy or not to buy? New law brings new wrinkles to long-term-care policies

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New federal regulations for the health care industry require several new beneficial features such as automatic adult day care coverage. But some vagueness of language may make claim settlement harder. Tips are given on assessing the need, and shopping for, long term health care insurance.

Analysis, Services, Insurance industry, Health insurance, Long-term care insurance, Long term care insurance

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Munibond bearers, beware the call

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Many municipal bonds, issued in the mid-1980s with double-digit interest, rates, are being called 10 years later as issuers decide to buy back the bonds and issue new ones. Investors who hold the bonds in 'bearer' form may wish to ask the transfer agent to investigate their status.

Finance, Column, Municipal bonds

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