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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
When shopping be sure to keep an eye on the register. Don't assume that just because a product is scanned, the amount is correct. Scanners are not always properly programmed to include sales and special deals, and often make errors.
How to Recycle Dead Gadgets
Grandmas get Boca Raton, but most gadgets aren't fortunate enough to live out their last days in the sun. According to the EPA, those electronics that don't rest in peace (or pieces) at the bottom of a drawer end up cramped in a landfill with the other 4.6 million tons of electronic waste that are dumped each year. Fortunately, there's a home for most any device to expire with dignity. Click here for more.
IRS to Waive Late Fees for Delayed E-Filers
The Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday it wouldn't impose late fees for users of the popular TurboTax and ProSeries software who missed the tax-filing deadline because Intuit Inc.'s (INTU) servers became overwhelmed by a flood of last-minute returns. Click here for more.
Cool Tools for the Do-It-Yourselfer
Until recently, homeowners have had a sweet deal. Rapidly rising housing prices allowed them to use the equity in their house like an ATM. They could take out tens of thousands of dollars to hire contractors to upgrade their space, in turn making their home even more valuable. Now that the housing market has cooled, many people are looking for less expensive ways to get the look they want. Often, that means picking up a hammer and drill themselves. Click here for more.
Your Phone May be Under Attack
If you receive an e-mail telling you to verify your bank account immediately by calling a number, watch out. You may be dialing a scammer. Click here for more.
Thirteen Ways to Save on Prescriptions
You may have to do a little legwork -- talk to your doctor, shop around, find a discount card -- but bargains are out there in most cases. Click here for more.
Your Money
How much should I put down for a new home? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
The trial court did not abuse its discretion in certifying the statewide class of plaintiffs. The Corpus Christi Texas Court of Appeals has upheld a class certification involving an open price term in a sale agreement. Click here for more.