Health insurance has been in the spotlight recently as the debate for a nationalized health care system ensues. What is often overlooked is the quality of healthcare in the United States. Forrest Simmons, had a right hip replacement at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta and says exactly two weeks after the operation : “I am, sitting at my desk at work, only having to use a cane to get around, and it reinforces my belief that we have the most incredible health care and technology systems in the world”.
 
The debate on health care reform impacts every one of us and when you think about it, this may be the one piece of legislation that touches all of us in the most direct, intimate fashion. What’s more personal than your health? Whether you agree with some type of government provided health care or not, this is too big of an issue for us not to reflect our views to our elected representatives.
 
With that in mind I have attached a link that will help you contact your representatives in Congress and let them know your opinion. Here is the link to copy into your browser:
 
http://www.house.gov/zip/ZIP2Rep.html
 

Type in your zip code, and when the name of your Representative shows up, click on “Contact” in the upper right hand corner. Let him/her know your thoughts.

As available credit is shrinking due to tighter lending standards and an increase in credit requests from those looking for jobs, legislation has been passed to aide consumers. With the new credit card law going to effect in February 2010 consumers can expect transparent disclosures, the banning of some fees such as retroactive interest charges, and an added section on their statement detailing how long it will take to pay off their current balance if only the minimum amount is paid. Additionally, credit card companies will have to apply payments larger than the minimum to the balance with the highest interest rate and operate on a standardized payment schedule.

What the New Credit Card Law Means For You