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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Texas has a lemon law. It applies to new cars, and gives you substantial legal rights against the manufacturer. A car is a lemon if it has been in the shop four or more times for the same problems, or two or more times if the problem is a safety defect. Click here for more.
Ten Ways to Survive the Sandwich Years
Wedged between paying your children's college expenses and providing financial support to your parents -- both at the same time? Welcome to the "sandwich generation." Most of the advice out there focuses on the challenges of protecting inheritances while managing your parent's money. But an AARP study shows that only 19 percent of boomers will receive an inheritance. Click here for more.
FBI Arrests Nine Conroe Residents Accused of Loan Scam
Conroe residents were arrested by Houston FBI agents over alleged involvement in a fraudulent mortgage loan scam. The defendants are accused of securing refinance loans for unqualified buyers of mobile homes and lots sold by Emerson Manufactured Homes, federal officials said today. Click here for more.
Be Wary of Travel-Related Fraud
The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers on how to spot and avoid the threat of vacation and travel-related fraud. BBB officials said vacation scams can cost consumers over $10 billion each year. They also said bait-and-switch tactics account for many of the travel-related complaints with the BBB. Here are some tips from the BBB to avoid getting scammed: Click here for more.
Don't Let Bad Contractors Nail Your Budget
For most homeowners, buying a home is the biggest single investment they'll ever make. So before you let a stranger come in and smash walls, tear out appliances and crunch holes in the ceilings of your biggest financial asset, it might be a good idea to find out exactly who you're dealing with. Click here for more.
Car Specs Explained
As long as cars have been on the road, different car-related acronyms, terms and slang have followed. At best, it can all be confusing; at worst, it's a little intimidating. We hate to see you fake your way through your conversations with your buddies -- or worse, a salesperson. There's no shame in not knowing, but there's also no excuse for not getting educated. Click here for more.
Your Money
What will it take to save for a college education? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Client's excessive fee claim not tolled by arbitration. The Idaho Supreme Court has held that a fee dispute arbitration proceeding does not toll the statute of limitations on a client's claim to recover excessive fees. Click here for more.