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January 27, 2012 Weekly Digest
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Capital Gains Tax Isn't Just for Rich People

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's tax returns have called attention to capital gains. As you probably now know, capital gains are usually taxed at a lower rate than other types of income -- but they're...

New York Gets First Contested No-Fault Divorce

Gloria Sorrentino's 56-year marriage to her husband was dissolved this week courtesy of New York's no-fault divorce law. It is likely the first time the year-old law has been applied in a contested divorce...

Pat Sajak Admits to Being Drunk at 'Wheel'

In a video clip that's gone viral, Pat Sajak of TV's "Wheel of Fortune" admits to an HWI -- hosting a game show while intoxicated. "Yes. When I first started and was much younger and could tolerate those...

When to Opt-Out of Class Action and Go to Small Claims

Class action settlement offers tend to be disappointing. Five dollars is not adequate compensation for that $80 power cord. But what are you going to do about it? Opt-out of the class action? Heather...

Do You Make These 5 Landlord Mistakes?

Renting out property is not easy. You have to deal with a wide web of laws, a variety of professionals and tenants. It can be a lot to manage. Which is why landlords often make mistakes -- and the same...

Cop Fired for Smoking in Police Precinct

Tennessee police officer James Bishop was fired last week for smoking inside the precinct. Bishop had been a veteran of the force for about 17 years. As a police officer, Bishop was employed to uphold...

What Can You Do About a Neighbor's Car Alarm?

Beeeeeeeeep. Beeeeeeeeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. If it's not your alarm clock, you don't want to hear it. And even if it is your alarm clock, you probably want it to stop now. Which is kind of the point...

Pot Mouth Spray Seeks FDA Approval

GW Pharmaceuticals, a British company, has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve a pot mouth spray -- the world's first marijuana-based prescription drug. The spray, called Sativex, contains...

Can Your Parents Disinherit You?

Disinheritance. It's a common threat -- sometimes wielded as a joke, and sometimes said in complete seriousness. But what happens when your parents actually carry through? Can you legally be disinherited?...

Should Your Prenup Include a Sex Contract?

Would you ever sign a sex contract? A British woman pondering this question recently wrote to the Daily Mail for advice. Her boyfriend refuses to marry her unless she agrees to have sex with him at least...

Feds Shut Down Megaupload Over Piracy Violations

Popular file-sharing website Megaupload has gone dark, but not in protest of SOPA. Feds shut down Megaupload on Thursday, and accused the site of violating Internet piracy laws in a so-called "Mega conspiracy."...


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