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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In Texas, a tenant who moves into an apartment is entitled to a working smoke detector, a peephole in the front door, and proper security on all doors and windows, including a dead bolt on the front door. Click here for more.
Audi, Infiniti, Nissan, and Pontiac Recalls
A new list of automotive recalls is available. According to the report, 2006-2010 Audi A3, 2008-2010 Audi TT and TT Roadster, 2008-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, 2009 Nissan Cube, 2009 Nissan Murano, 2008-2009 Nissan Rogue, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe are all subject to various unrelated recalls. If you drive one of these vehicles, be sure to review the report! Click here for more.
Consumer Reports: Most Dependable Cars
Are you in the market for a new car? Find out which cars are the most dependable on the road! Scroll through categories like "small car," "family car," "luxury car," and seven other styles. If you're evaluating value, fuel efficiency, reliability, and appearance, this consumer report is the ideal place to start. Click here for more.
401(k) Reinvestment Strategy
The past year has not featured much financial optimism. In fact, when the economy hit rock bottom, many consumers lost large portions of their retirement and lifetime savings. Now those same consumers are hesitant to get back into the market. Circumstances have started to change. One expert insists you need to jump in head first and contribute as much as possible to your 401(k). Find out why! Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Business credit card user not within scope of FACTA. A U.S. District Court in Illinois held that a business was not a “consumer” and therefore could not maintain a claim under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act. Click here for more.