| Volume 19 Number 7 |
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Forward this news alert to your family and friends
Helpful Links
Texas Consumer Complaint Center
Credit Reports and Identity Theft
Your Guide to Small Claims Court
Contact Us
1-713-743-2168
The History of Thanksgiving: Ever wonder what the pilgrims and their Native American guests really ate at the first feast? The truth may surprise you. Contrary to popular belief, they didn't sit down to a meal featuring turkey, corn, cranberries, and pumpkin pie (in fact, they didn't even have forks!). Travel back to Plymouth and discover some of the humble origins of Thanksgiving traditions we celebrate today and what the original celebration was actually like! Click here for more.
The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Are over-eager salespeople still calling you? Maybe you forgot to sign up for the National Do Not Call List. Click here for more.
Seven Priceless Holiday Gifts That Won't Break Your Budget
Do you get butterflies in your stomach, thinking about crowded shopping malls and a fruitless quest to find the perfect holiday presents without maxing out the MasterCard? If you start soon, you can create the perfect holiday gifts and stick within your budget. Here are seven ideas to inspire you. Click here for more.
How to Eat Low Fat at Someone Else's Thanksgiving Dinner
Here are some tips to navigate your way to a lower fat feast without appearing rude or going hungry when you are at someone else's Thanksgiving Dinner. Click here for more.
Ten Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping Online
Going online to shop for the holidays this year? Some of us do it to avoid crowds, some to save gas, and some for the convenience of shopping at any time of day or night. To reduce the risk of a rip-off follow these tips for safer and smarther online shopping this holiday season. Click here for more.
Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves the following Roost birch bark wrapped candles. The center of the candle is white and the sides are covered with brown birch bark. Click here for more.
Your Money
How much does that loan REALLY cost? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Letter advising consumer to phone for balance does not violate FDCPA. The 7th Circuit has held that a letter that gave a "total due" but states that because of interest accrual the consumer should phone for the actual balance, does not violate federal law. Click here for more.