FINANCE LAW

If you’re involved in a legal dispute, you may be able to settle it without going to court. One way to do this is to work out a solution with the help of a mediator-a neutral third-person. Unlike a judge or an arbitrator, a mediator will not take sides or make decisions, but will help […]

Think hard before you rush off to the court clerk’s office to file a lawsuit. The idea of victory may tempt you, but as you probably know, lawsuits can be expensive, time-consuming and emotionally draining. It’s far better to resolve your disputes out of court. One way to do this is through mediation. And there […]

The major drawback to using credit cards is that too many people overextend and find themselves in the black hole of high interest credit card debt. As consumers, we are more in debt than the government; not a flattering comparison. Credit card debt is easy to get into and sometimes very difficult to dig yourself […]

The debate in Congress over whether to reduce or eliminate the estate tax has prompted many Americans to consider how they can further protect the value of their estates. One way gaining popularity is to set up a trust. Contrary to popular conception, trusts aren’t fraught with complexity. There are four major reasons why people – […]

What Every Investor Should Know… What happens when a public company files for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws? Who protects the interests of investors? Do the old securities have any value when, and if, the company is reorganized? We hope this information answers these and other frequently asked questions about the lengthy and sometimes […]

If you change your mind about a purchase, you sometimes cannot return the merchandise. However, if you buy an item in your home or at a location that is not the main or permanent place of business or local address of the seller, the Federal Trade Commission’s “Cooling-Off Rule” gives you three business days to […]