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Postage rates are changing on May 14th on Domestic and International Mail and the shape, size and dimensions will greatly impact the price for the mail piece. Click here for more.
The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
No health insurance or limited coverage--negotiate with your health care providers. You can negotiate the cost of almost all medical services, and often receive discounts between 10-50%. Let your health care provider know you are self-pay and ask if the price can be adjusted.
Loan Application Makes You a 'Trigger Lead'
It's a surprise for many would-be home buyers: On Monday you sign a loan application with the mortgage broker of your choice and by Tuesday your phone is ringing off the hook with calls from other lenders offering you deals. Congratulations! You've become a "trigger lead." Click here for more.
Proper Tire Pressure: Possible Lifesaver
Many motorists don't pay much attention to it, but tire pressure can be an important safety factor on the road. Click here for more.
What's In A Name Change? Mostly Paperwork
Maybe you're a newly married woman who wants to share a surname with your husband or perhaps you just want to pull a Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay). Either way, changing your name legally isn't really all that difficult but it does require a lot of paperwork to establish that new identity. One misstep and you could be putting your finances in danger. Click here for more.
Nine Keys to Lodging Effective Consumer Complaints
If you feel cheated by a company for poor service or a faulty product, you have no shortage of ways to complain. In addition to the company itself, government bodies, and nonprofits dedicated to consumer protection, websites that feature consumer complaints can bring attention to your plight and get the response you want. Here's some expert advice on how best to complain. Click here for more.
Your Money
How will taxes and inflation affect my savings? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Junk fax class action reversed. In a single issue, appellants argue the trial court erred in certifying the underlying case as a class action. The Texas appellate court reversed the trial court's certification order and remand for further proceedings. Click here for more.