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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Writing a post-dated check is a good idea when you don't have the money in the bank but will soon, right? Wrong! As a general rule a post-dated check may be paid by your bank at anytime. My advice: do not write a post-dated check if you don't have the money in the bank.
Eight Tips For Using Debit Cards
Debit cards are a convenient way of paying for everyday items because they can help consumers manage their money better. Here are eight things debit card users should do to get the most out of their cards. Click here for more.
Work or Stay at Home? It's Still a Quandary for Moms
Stay-at-home moms and working mothers have hardly called a truce in the so-called Mommy Wars- the debate over which sort of parenting is better for a child: a mother at home or on the job. Click here for more.
Don't Let Scammers Get Your Money
Scams are alive and far too well in The Dalles. Capt. Ed Goodman of The Dalles City Police Department thinks probably every day at least 100 people in The Dalles get contacted by someone running some sort of scam. There are a whole variety of scams out there, he said. Police don't hear about a lot of the successful ones, because the victims are often too embarrassed to report them. One of the more popular current scams targets people who are selling items on Ebay or Craig's List or other popular on-line sites. Click here for more.
Five Ways to Save on Gas
Make no bones about it, gasoline is expensive and it isn't getting any cheaper. You don't need to switch to public transportation to cut costs at the pump. There are a few basic things you can do that could considerably save money on gas. Click here for more.
Your Money
How do I maximize returns on my CDs? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Consumer arbitration is mandated. The Texas Supreme Court has mandated arbitration finding no merit in the seven defenses raised by the consumer. Click here for more.