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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Your landlord may have an obligation to make repairs to your apartment, but you must first give him written notice. To see what rights you have as a tenant, Click here for more.
10 Ways To Avoid Moving Scams
Horror stories of lost, broken or stolen treasures are all too common. Movers take your life's possessions in their hands, so it pays to do some homework before hiring one. Click here for more.
5 Steps To Building An Emergency Fund
In today's turbulent economic climate, it might be the most vital investment of all: a sufficient emergency fund. Click here for more.
Authorized-User Credit Card Plans Can Be Useful, And Abused
In the world of credit reports, an "authorized user" is someone who is allowed to use another individual's credit card without being responsible for the bill. That sounds like a sweet deal for the authorized user. But millions of people with good credit use this strategy to help their children or spouses build a solid credit history. Thanks to a recent turnaround by Fair Isaac, developer of the widely used FICO score, this avenue to good credit will continue to be available. Click here for more.
FTC On-line Complaint Form
The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, collects complaints about companies, business practices, identity theft, and episodes of violence in the media. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Pending PI claim warrants reopening bankruptcy. The 5th Circuit has ruled that a bankruptcy trustee may reopen a discharged bankruptcy case to include a pending negligence claim the Chapter 7 debtors failed to identify as an asset. Click here for more.