| Volume 34 Number 8 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Always use a credit card when shopping online or by mail. Federal law allows you to refuse to pay the credit card bill if the goods are never delivered. Click here for more.
Avoiding Job Scams
The nation's unemployment rate is at 7.6% and rising. As families struggle, scam businesses are on the prowl. These companies suggest you can work from home and make large sums of money with little or no experience. Don't get suckered in to the mix. Here are some tips on avoiding work-at-home job scams. Click here for more.
Facebook "Forever"
Are you a member of Facebook? If you are, you just lost most of your legal rights. On Feb. 4, 2009, Facebook quietly changed their terms of service agreement to allow the company a perpetual license to use anything you post to your Facebook page; even if you terminate your account. According to the newly added legalese, Facebook doesn't actually own your photos, scribblings and status updates. However, Facebook can use your personal information, files, pictures, etc., in any manner, at any time, for any reason. Accordingly, be very aware of what you post on Facebook - it could be seen by a lot more people than you may think. Click here for more.
Preparing for Retirement
If you're in your 20's, you should already be thinking about retirement. In fact, experts agree, if you still have 30 years until retirement, you should be saving more. Plan early! Click here for more.
Small Business - Breaking Down the Stimulus
After the passage of the economic recovery package, small businesses will now how some room to breath. For those that need fast relief, the bill offers up to $35,000 to pay off existing loans. Additionally, the stimulus is aimed at unfreezing the credit markets, creating hiring incentives, and offering capital gains breaks. However, time is limited. If your small business needs help, act fast! Click here for more.
Your Money
How much can you afford to spend on a car? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Firm may be sued over customer info found in dumpster. A U.S. District Court in Louisiana has held that a tax preparation business may be liable for discarding a customer's personal information in a dumpster -- even though the plaintiff suffered no losses attributable to identity theft. Click here for more.