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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.
Will Medical Bills Ruin Retirement?
Projections of how Americans will fare in retirement don't even include their huge health-care costs. The bottom line? You need to take action to cut your risks. Click here for more.
10 Myths About Investing and Finances That Trip Up People
Myths, the late Joseph Campbell taught us, are fundamental truths that help people carve order out of chaos. But in personal finance, myths are often fundamentally false. Yet, most of us cling for years to financial misconceptions, fantasies and half-truths, merrily unaware that they're, well, myths. Click here for more.
The Best Ways to Protect Your Money
You face 4 big risks in this economy. Here's how to hedge against them - no heavy-duty locks required. Click here for more.
Can't Sell Your Home? Consider Renting
If you've moved to a new home but have not been successful at selling your old one, there may be an alternative to making a mortgage payment each month on a vacant house. Renting your home out is not likely to make you a millionaire, but it may allow you to cut costs while you wait out the real estate slowdown. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Economic loss rule bars recovery for post-sale negligence. The 5th Circuit has held that plaintiffs are barred from recovering economic loss resulting from a seller's post sale negligence. Click here for more.