Clearance Items

Can New Yorkers Recycle? [Gothamist]
We hope the pilot program works, but there’s some doubt about New Yorkers’ abilities to recycle.

Defense Department Seeks Comments [CL&P]
As many of you are probably aware, this legislation is a big deal; among other things, it included a ban on arbitration clauses and a usury cap, and may signal a new willingness on the part of Congress to limit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts and rein in predatory lending abuses.

3 Stages of Buying Foreclosures [Curbly]
Buying foreclosures at the auction is a great way to purchase a property under market value.

Tired Of Hearing That Rolling Stones Jingle? Here’s The Real Scoop On The Chase Freedom Card [Simple Dollar]
In short, don’t go for the Chase Freedom card.

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