Money & Debt

Explains the taxes and paperwork involved in selling your car

Covers the difference between federal and state laws that affect the validity of gift cards and certificates, as well as what they mean for Illinois residents. Also offers information on fees and scams associated with gift cards.

Explains when the court might divide retirement accounts between divorcing spouses.

Explains how to get property back that was wrongfully taken or kept.

Explains the maximum amount that a place to exchange currency can charge to deposit a check based on the check's size.

Your options when a utility claims you owe them money.

Victims of violent crimes can get up to $45,000 for some out-of-pocket expenses under the Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Act.

A program to appeal a decision by the Illinois Dept. of Employment Security (IDES) denying you unemployment benefits. Use this program to request a Referee hearing. The form is called a Request for Reconsideration of Claims Adjudicator's Determination.

Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.

This article explains how a tenant in federally subsidized housing can ask their landlord to lower their rent after losing their job.

Describes what happens to the property in a storage unit if the rental fee is not payed.

Manual on title including objections to title, descriptions, boundaries, conveyances, taxes, title searches, etc.