TEXAS LAW ALERT — SPRING 2011 ISSUE

CURRENT ARTICLES THAT MATTER TO YOU

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Wall Street reform law will impact everybody

Like most things in Washington, it has a long, cumbersome name: the “Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.” But unlike so much other legislation passed by Congress, this new law will affect most consumers while bringing about reforms designed to prevent another deep economic recession like the one that hit hard in 2008 Read More…

‘Mystery shopping’ scams could cost you big bucks

Imagine a job that pays you to shop in high-priced stores, eat in fancy restaurants and stay in luxurious hotels. This is the promise some mystery shopping scammers use in ads to lure unsuspecting jobseekers, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to be aware of these con artist. Read More…

Are you sharing too much on Internet social networks?

Now that social networks are part of the cultural mainstream, millions of people are sharing photos and other personal details about themselves online through websites like Facebook. While connecting online with friends and family can be fun, it is important to remember that not all information posted on social networks is automatically private. Read More…

Is a reverse mortgage a good deal for you

You don’t have to watch much television to spot an ad that promotes reverse mortgages on homes. While reverse mortgages have been around for many years, they have only recently come into more popular usage among homeowners aged 62 or older. Read More…