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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Don't sign a contract to buy a car unless you are sure it is the car you want to purchase. Contrary to what many people believe, the law does not give you three days to change your mind. Once you sign, you are legally bound.
The Color of Envy, Money and Christmas
Thanksgiving kicks off the crazy season of Christmas parties, family dinners and festive gatherings with friends. It's a tricky time socially, when we strive to enjoy pleasant conversation and avoid faux pas by dodging topics that might trigger sudden drama. Unfortunately, it's not always possible to predict the direction of a conversation. For instance, one would think that the subject of jobs would be a fairly safe one to discuss. Click here for more.
Watch Out For Cyber Scrooge This Holiday Season; Top Five Tips For Shopping On The Web
The holiday season is a busy time as people search for the perfect gifts for family and friends. To beat the crowds and holiday shopping traffic, more and more consumers are turning to the Internet to do their shopping. According to a recently released National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)/Symantec Online Fraud Survey, which was conducted by Harris Interactive(R), about six in ten online adults (61%) shop online. Additionally, thirty-seven percent of online adults have increased the number of online transactions they conduct compared to one year ago, increasing the likelihood they will do more holiday shopping online this season. Click here for more.
Young People Struggle to Deal with Kiss of Debt
Thirty years ago, the "generation gap" reflected the cultural gulf between World War II-era parents and their children. Parents then just didn't get sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. Today, the gap is about debt. This generation of twentysomethings is straining under the weight of college loans and other debt, a crushing load that separates it from every previous generation. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Cable TV not 'utility' under Bankruptcy Code. The 5th Circuit has ruled that Cable television is not a "utility" under the Bankruptcy Code, and therefore a cable provider is not required to continue service to a debtor despite his offer of adequate assurances of future payment. Click here for more.