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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
When shopping for the best price, compare the store, the internet, and the 800 number for the best price. You can never know who will offer you the best deal. I just went through this with my cell phone and was surprised that the 800 number gave cheaper prices than the internet.
Car Insurance: Take the High Road
Here are five of the most common blunders to steer around when choosing a policy to insure your wheels. Click here for more.
The IRS Offers Ways to Save on College
Anyone paying higher-education expenses might want to study his or her tax return. Both the 1040 and 1040A contain a valuable lesson on how to write off up to $4,000 of college costs without having to itemize. Click here for more.
Top Five Sneaky Auto Repair Tricks
We've all been there: We take our car in for a repair and a little voice inside our head wonders "Am I getting ripped off?" The best way to prevent rip-offs is to find a trustworthy mechanic who is both certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and recommended by AAA. Click here for more.
Over 50 and Looking for Work?
If you are over 50 and looking for work, Senior Job Bank is looking for you. Click here for more.
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Is a hybrid car right for you? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Arbitrator's award satisfied the "essence" test, which requires, in some logical way, that an arbitration award be derived from the wording or purpose of the parties' contract. The Fifth Circuit held that the arbitration clause granted the arbitrator sufficient authority to consider the validity of the exculpatory clause, and the arbitrator did not ignore any plainly governing principles of applicable law. Click here for more.