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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Immediately review your bank statements and returned checks for forgeries. Promptly report any problems to your bank. A short delay may cost you your legal rights.
51 Ways to Save Hundreds on Loans and Credit Cards
You probably think of loans and credit cards as services - as ways to borrow money and buy things. And of course, you're right about that. But given the astounding array of credit-related services available today, with their varying degrees of complexity and costs, it's smart to think of mortgages, credit cards and auto loans as products - tangible items that you should research and compare before you buy, and then use with care. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation wants to help you reap the benefits of loans and credit cards at the lowest possible costs. Click here for more.
Top Five Sneaky Supermarket Tricks
LET'S FACE IT: These days a trip to the supermarket can set you back nearly as much as your mortgage payment. And that's just the way the supermarkets like it. By using clever tricks, supermarkets lure you in to buying more than just what is on your shopping list. Click here for more.
Back-to-School Readiness Checklist
There's a lot to accomplish before school begins. Use this checklist to make sure you're ready when the big day arrives. If you start early, you can easily tackle this list in just a few weeks, and the payoff will be a much easier back-to-school season for your entire family! Click here for more.
Top 10 Free Email Services
If you are looking for a free email service, you can be picky. You'll be rewarded with plenty of storage, effective spam filtering, a fast interface, desktop email program access and more. Find the top 10 free email services to choose from reviewed here. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Hotel guest can sue Caribbean hotel in home state. The 3rd Circuit has held that a guest at a hotel in Barbados who was injured during a massage appointment he scheduled after the hotel mailed him brochures and exchanged multiple telephone calls with him can sue in federal court in his home state. Click here for more.