Beware of Housing Scams

An Erie woman recently discovered new meaning in the old saying "buyer beware."

www.velocity.net/~nwls/ATJ/2006/05/beware-of-housing-scams.html

Amendments to PFA Act

On November 10, 2005, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell signed into law amendments to the state's Protection From Abuse Act. These amendments, which took effect on May 9, include some of the following provisions:

www.velocity.net/~nwls/ATJ/2006/05/amendments-to-pfa-act.html

Town Meeting Scheduled May 31

If you have any questions about the mission of Northwestern Legal Services, we have the answers at a meeting that is free and open to the public.

www.velocity.net/~nwls/ATJ/2006/05/town-meeting-scheduled-may-31.html

Tax Payers Lose Money When Using Refund Anticipation Loans

The Earned Income Tax Credit is designed to help working families keep more of what they earn. Unfortunately, EITC claimants lose money when they use paid tax preparers coupled with "refund anticipation loans" (RALS) to file their federal returns. See full article:
http://www.velocity.net/~nwls/ATJ/2006/02/dont-lose-money-that-belongs-to-you.html

ION Health Plan Quits Medical Assistance

Erie and Mercer Counties are impacted by the move. See the full article at:
http://www.velocity.net/~nwls/ATJ/2006/02/ion-health-plan-quits-medical.html

LIHEAP, Utility Help Available to Low-Income Customers

It's not to late to take advantage of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program which helps low income people pay their heating bills. Full article at:
www.nwls.org/Newsletter/PVN/Fall2005.htm#LIHEAP

New Bankrupty Law Changes

The new bankrutpcy law means new requirements. See details at:
http://www.nwls.org/Newsletter/PVN/Fall2005.htm#Bnkrpty