Cox Takes Aim at Advanced Fee "Foreclosure Rescue" Scams
Excerpt from Michigan.gov: (click for entire article) Attorney General Mike Cox today announced the filing of three criminal complaints and a total of 10 charges against illegal advanced fee "foreclosure rescue" operations accused of defrauding Michigan families of thousands of dollars. Global Financial Consulting Services of Dearborn Heights, Advanced Mediation Services of Midland and James Klein of Midland are accused of illegally charging homeowners facing foreclosure upfront fees for mortgage modification assistance.  The defendants claimed they would help homeo

The Estate Analyst: Testamentary Restraints on Same-Sex Marriage
Excerpt from Wealth Strategies Journal: (click for entire article) When does a condition on a bequest become impermissible as against public policy by attempting to limit marriage in some way? "To my darling daughter, I leave my summer cottage unless she remains married to a pirate."  This clause encourages divorce and would most likely be struck down. Yet another more specific clause, "I condition this gift on my daughter not marrying John Smith the Pirate," would be considered valid in certain jurisdictions.  What About Sa

Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy Holiday
Excerpt from Autism Society: (click for entire newsletter) While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season, families of people on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges that may occur when schedules are disrupted and routines broken. Our hope is that by following these few helpful tips, families may lessen the stress of the holiday season and make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The following tips were developed with input from the Autism Society, the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Easter Seals Crossroads, the Sonya A

U2 at Spartan Stadium
Patti's Comments:  I am so excited — The Edge is soooo cool~ Excerpt from Michigan State University: (click for entire article) On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, U2 will bring their spectacular U2 360° tour to Spartan Stadium for one night only!  U2 360° is presented by Live Nation Global Touring. With a cylindrical video system of interlocking LED panels, and a steel structure rising 150 feet from the floor over a massive stage with rotating bridges, the band has truly created an intimate 360º experience for concert goers. In keeping with the concept that this tour is more

Safe Driving For Seniors: Officials Get Creative
Excerpt from NPR:  (click for entire article) A University of Florida study predicts that within 15 years, a quarter of all drivers in the U.S. will be age 65 and older.  Once they reach the over-75 age bracket, they're more likely to be involved in fatal accidents than any other age group — except teenagers. So how are officials in states like Florida, which has a huge population of senior citizens, addressing such questions as