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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.
Scam Alert: High-Yield Investment Programs
High-yield investment programs are marketed as safe while also promising high rates of return. Marketers of high-yield investment programs use vague or murky trading strategies to encourage consumers to invest. Of course, the promises are contradictory - investments can't be safe while also promising high rates of return. Many high-yield investment programs operate using the unsustainable pyramid model, with today's "investors" receiving payments from tomorrow's "investors." Be very careful! Do not get involved in a high-yield investment program! As good as the programs may sound, virtually every high-yield investment program is riddled with fraud. Click here for more.
Best Cities for New College Grads
Are you a new college graduate? A recent study surveyed the top cities in the United States for college graduates, evaluating the best mix of job openings, pay, and affordability. Houston, Texas came in at the top spot, with Dallas and Austin also in the top five. In total, five Texas cities made the list. Why did Texas dominate the list? Click here for more.
Obama Extends Jobless Benefits
President Obama signed a jobless bill that will re-extend unemployment benefits after a seven week congressional standoff. The law restores benefits for those who have been out of work for six months or longer. What took so long for the legislation to make it out of congress? Click here for more.
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What will it take to save for a vehicle, home, or other big ticket item? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Mid-Continent does not bar contractual subrogation simply because the insured is fully indemnified. The Fifth Circuit held that the 2007 Texas Supreme Court decision in Mid-Continent Insurance Co. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. does not preclude contractual subrogation simply because the insured has been fully indemnified. Click here for more.