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Older Americans Month-A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the nation to pay tribute in some way to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter's proclamation changed the name to Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate those 65 and older through ceremonies, events and public recognition. Click here for more.
The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Extended warranties are usually a bad buy for a consumer; but check your credit card. Many credit cards, especially premium cards, offer free buyer's protection plans that act like an extended warranty when you pay with the card.
How to Sell a Car
When selling a car, private transactions almost always generate more money than selling to a dealer. Make the process smoother by putting yourself in the buyer's shoes and sell your car quickly, and possibly for more money. Click here for more.
Say No to Tax-Rebate Gift Cards
Hand over your check to a retailer and you'll get a 10% bonus to spend. It's tempting. But wouldn't you rather buy your freedom than power tools or a few extra groceries? Click here for more.
Not All Credit Scores Created Equal
The scores that consumers buy from the credit bureaus or heavily-promoted sites like FreeCreditReport.com or TrueCredit.com " owned by Experian and TransUnion, respectively " are not the same scores that are sold to lenders, landlords, insurers or employers. Click here for more.
New Postage Rate Prices Coming May 12, 2008
On May 12 the United States Postal Service will adjust prices for shipping services, Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service, and International Mail. For the first time our pricing includes commercial volume and contract prices, rebates, online price reductions, and other new incentives. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Individual with medical power of attorney can consent to arbitration clause. The Tennessee Supreme Court has held that a medical power of attorney covering "health care decisions" grants the attorney-in-fact power to enter into binding arbitration on behalf of the party who granted the power of attorney. Click here for more.