http://exhibitanewsboston.com The law in plain english Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:18:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Debit cards seem like a great idea. They work just like a credit card but you don't have to worry about paying a bill at the end of the month or carrying interest on purchases because the money comes right out of your checking account. But that same convenience can ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/10/16/7-tips-for-dodging-debit-card-dangers/ No matter how careful you are with your spending and calculations, or how meticulously you balance your checkbook, your bank statement may still show those annoying words: Overdraft fee. Here's the scoop: Some banks have a secret when it comes to overdraft fees -- and it can cost you big ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/09/30/7-tips-for-avoiding-overdraft-fees/ You’ve heard the radio ads buzzing and seen the banners pop up on the Internet: “Refinance!” “Low Rates!” “We’ll help you out of foreclosure!” It may sound like a great deal, but we’ve found people are getting scammed out of big bucks. If you’re in a mortgage-paying bind, read these ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/08/11/7-tips-for-avoiding-mortgage-scams/ We’ve given warnings on TV, in print and online, and yet people keep getting duped. The crooks are getting more and more creative. Think you could end up falling for a counterfeit check? "No way," you say? You’d actually be surprised how many smart people do – so much so ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/07/06/7-tips-for-avoiding-phony-checks/ Could your property tax bill be too high? These days everyone is looking to save big bucks — and we found some major league savings may be close to home. In fact, it IS your home! Some people are getting big breaks on their taxes. What are the chances it's ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/05/27/7-tips-for-saving-on-property-taxes/ It's a troubling sign of the economic times: Some of America's most well known stores are going out of business and liquidating their inventory. The sales may seem like a chance to pick up some good deals, but put away your wallet just for a moment. We found there are definite pitfalls to ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/04/24/7-tips-for-shopping-at-liquidation-sales/ Maybe we should all watch our steps when visiting other peoples' homes after dark. At least that's what one recent case suggests. A mother and her son were guests of a married couple. As the visitors attempted to leave in the evening through their hosts' back door, the son fell down a ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/04/06/home-visitors-beware-of-backyards-in-the-dark/ Lawyers Weekly reporters David Frank and Julia Reischel and publisher David Yas talk about the three things lawyers should know this week:  threatening client messages, Twittering jurors, and alimony after age 65. Also, an angry voicemail prompts a discussion about reader feedback. To download the podcast, click here.  http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/03/27/lawyers-weekly-podcast-march-30-2009/ Dear Jim – A friend of mine was hurt on the job and got an attorney. He keeps trying to call to get info on the case, but he keeps getting the runaround. Can he switch lawyers? --Frustrated in Framingham Dear Frustrated in Framingham – Despite what comedians say, changing lawyers is ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/03/24/ask-a-lawyer-jim-sokolove-takes-reader-questions/ As if there's not enough financial turmoil right now, we’ve found that millions of Americans are getting bad news in the mail -- their credit card interest rates are skyrocketing. In some cases interest rates are increasing from 6.9% to 24.99%. It’s a financial bombshell, and customers are incensed. Why ... http://exhibitanewsboston.com/blog/2009/03/23/7-tips-for-handling-hiked-credit-card-fees/