| Volume 37 Number 6 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you have been a victim of identity theft there is a way to make sure it never happens again. Texas law allows you to put a "security freeze" on your credit report, preventing an identity thief from using your information. To find out more, Click here for more.
Home Prices Slide 14%
The housing market has been flooded with foreclosures and short-sales. As a result, the national median home price fell to $169,000 in the first quarter of 2009. The fourteen percent decline represents a significant drop compared to a year ago. As the economy continues to struggle, and home buyers continue to take advantage of foreclosures and short-sales, when will the housing market rebound? Click here for more.
1,445 Miles on a Tank of Gas
Ford recently set out with the impressive task of proving its Fusion brand could travel over 1,000 miles without refueling. The car beat expectations, traveling 1,445 miles before electric power and fuel were fully depleted, averaging 81.5 mpg. How did the car complete this unique milestone? Click here for more.
How to Find Bargain Homes
Are you a first-time home buyer looking to take advantage of existing foreclosures and short-sales? With an $8,000 tax credit offered for new home buyers, many consumers are finding incredible deals on impressive homes. Find out how you can get a great deal too! Click here for more.
The Price of Circuit City
The name of bankrupt consumer electronics store, Circuit City, now has a new owner. Systemax will pay at least $14 million for the e-commerce business and intellectual property of Circuit City. Systemax hopes to expand its online enterprise, adding to existing brands "CompUSA" and "TigerDirect." What does this mean for consumers who purchase from CircuitCity.com? Click here for more.
Your Money
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For the Lawyers
Supreme Court rules on ID theft law. The United States Supreme Court has held that a federal "aggravated identity theft" statute that adds two years to the sentence of someone who uses false identity documents in commission of another crime requires proof that the offender knew the information belonged to another person. Click here for more.