Just got back from #Up. Great movie! 4 & 2 yo loved it. #
Not sure how I feel “government waste” in Congress’ expense accounts. Good WSJ article about it: http://bit.ly/4D1OMt. #
I got a fortune today “A significant financial investment will reap future rewards”. Pretty creepy cuz I’m thinking about immigration law. #
RT @steigerlaw: Summer [...]
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-31
What Happens if I Don’t Pay My Credit Card?
Credit card agreements, like mortgages, car loans, and many other agreements, are contracts. Like all contracts, the credit card agreements come with obligations, in this case, the obligation to pay back borrowed money.
In tough economies, a lot of people are concerned about the consequences of not paying credit card debt, in lieu of other, more [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-24
RT @rkodner: Very funny. Tweet about a lawnmower, within 30 minutes being followed by three lawnmower companies <g> What’s ur funniest? #
True fact: I worked “first calls” for a funeral home as an undergraduate to subsidize my education. #
RT @OKCFOX: Credit Card Changes: http://tinyurl.com/rxm6zf #
RT @JuryVox: the May edition of The Jury Expert is out [...]
Credit Card Reform
Thankfully, the President has signed the credit card reform act that will provide some added protections to consumers.
One of the stories I heard last night was criticism for the bill. A credit card advocate argued that the new changes were uncessary because "the companies already police themselves." My only retort was to ask, "when has [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-17
We took the little ones to Tiger Safari in Tuttle. Want a great outing for kids & adults? Take a visit: http://bit.ly/1sh0OU. #
RT @shawnJroberts: Bumper Sticker of the Day: “Honk if I am paying for your mortgage” #
nxt-Gen iPhone Details, iPod touch 2 Get Camera? http://twurl.nl/et3t7x (via @iPhoneAlley) #
Man, that was some storm [...]
This Car Tastes Like a Lemon!
Most states provide protections for purchasers of new vehicles that seem to have continual problems, despite being a "new car." Typically, these protections are known as "lemon laws." The federal government has created similar lemon law protections regarding warranties in the Manguson-Moss Warranty Act (see Wikipedia’s summary here).
Section 901 of Title 15 is Oklahoma’s lemon [...]
Why Listening to your Attorney can Protect You
It finally happened to you: you need to hire an attorney. Whatever the reason, now you’re stuck either protecting or defending yourself in a lawsuit. You search the internet or yellow pages, remember a commerical, or talk to a friend, and finally find an attorney who will help you out.
When you hire an attorney, you [...]
Psychology 101 – Collections Style
I love reading articles dealing with psychology, human relations, or communication. I think it’s extremely important for us to learn about each other, and find ways to interact socially to resolve problems.
When I ran across this New York Times article, I couldn’t help but chuckle. The analysis and insight is exceptional.
The article features a debt [...]
I Hate Getting Ripped Off!
Which one of you woke up this morning and said, "I want to get ripped off!"? I doubt anyone. Apparently though, there are several (thousand/million) out there who don’t mind supporting companies that take your money, then gouge you for more (my beef with Hollywood Video).
There’s a new post at the Bankruptcy Law Network, which [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-10
I’m looking into configuring MS Exchange for our office. Anyone an Exchange whiz & willing to consult? #
I’m sitting on the porch waiting for the rain. Just got back from The Home Depot, was going to fix the broken fence in our backyard. #
Pregnant wife has a craving for hamburger & fries. Need suggestions 4 [...]
