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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
In most cases, buying an extended warranty is a bad deal. Most stores try hard to sell you an extended warranty for almost anything and it is because of their profit not your needs. Before buying an extended warranty do some research. Most products do not break down during the extended warranty period, and most repairs cost less than the warranty.
Six (Worthless) Excuses for Not Saving Money
Everyone knows the key to building wealth is through saving and investing. Yet last year, the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that Americans had a negative savings rate for the first time since the Great Depression. So why aren't people saving for their futures? While a number of excuses may be given, few are legitimate. Click here for more.
Top Tips for Avoiding Holiday Stress
While we all look forward to spending time with family over the holiday season, long standing issues and differences can add a layer of stress. Plan ahead with our tips for overcoming holiday hassles and headaches. Click here for more.
A Look At One Moving Nightmare
They can take your money, break everything in your home, and can stay in business. Moving company horror stories are a dime a dozen, but why are so many consumers powerless and how can you protect your possessions? Click here for more.
Judge Backs Policyholders' Katrina Flood Claims
A U.S. federal judge has offered a glimmer of hope to the tens of thousands of people whose homes and businesses in New Orleans were flooded in Hurricane Katrina last year, ruling that insurance companies should pay for the widespread water damage. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Federal law does not preempt drug label claim. The Vermont Supreme Court has held that federal law doesn't preempt a state law failure-to-warn claim brought by a plaintiff whose arm was amputated as a result of being injected with a drug. Click here for more.