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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Credit card bills are packed with new and hidden fees. Among one of the most common is the late fee. Don't rely on the Post Office. Pay online and be sure your bill is paid on time.
Verizon Wireless Pays $21M to Settle Class Action
There are often many things that cellular phone customers take issue with from their respective providers. One common complaint from customers at many different providers is that the fees charged for early termination of a contract are excessive. Click here for more.
5 Tax Breaks You Can Still Grab
Getting your tax return filed back in April was likely a big relief, but you may have missed some key deductions. Here are common mistakes -- and how to get your money back. Click here for more.
5 Ways to Save on Online Shipping Fees
With gas prices blowing past $4 a gallon, fewer shoppers are heeding the call of a trip to the mall. In order to save some cash, they're turning to the Internet to get their shopping fix instead. The problem is that many of those budget-conscious consumers aren't always saving that much money. Click here for more.
Lower Your Property Taxes
Home values have fallen, but your tax bill has not. With a little effort, that could change. Click here for more.
Your Money
Should you borrow from your home equity? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Truth in Lending does not pre-empt action for fraud, deception and false advertising. New York's highest court held that "Section 1610 (e) does not preempt every state law that could potentially touch upon any credit information that respondents might choose to include in their credit card applications and solicitations. Instead it preempts those state laws that relate to "disclosure of information," in credit card applications and solicitations "subject to the requirements of section 1637(c)," not those that prevent fraud, deception and false advertising. Click here for more.