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Delinquent debt: do I have to pay in full immediately?

I’m behind in my credit card payments. Now they are demanding immediate payment in full. Can they do this? When you... Read More »


Bullying: Wisconsin law limited

With increasing reports of bullying today, it is natural for parents to worry. Research has shown how bullying can lead... Read More »


Billing problem: do I have to pay a bill that falls outside the customary charge in my area?

Mr. Evans, suffering from a toothache, visits Dr. Brown, a dentist, and asks to be treated. Dr. Brown agrees to examine... Read More »


Can one person close joint account without other's signature?

Can one person on a joint account close the account without a signature from the other account holder, assuming the two are not married? Read More »


Divestment, long-term care and Medicaid involve complex decisions

For many individuals and couples, the prospect of long-term care is financially daunting. With the average room cost in... Read More »


Social media: libel and slander on blogs

With the elections that just ended and the increasing use of blogs, I'm seeing more and more examples of what I... Read More »


Credit: extending it wisely

The speed of business today has necessitated many changes in the way it is conducted. From online stores to the proliferation of credit cards, cash transactions are nearly obsolete — requiring most businesses to extend some form of credit in order to survive. Read More »


A consumer guide to class-action lawsuits

Most consumers at one time or another have opened their mail to learn they are a member of a class-action lawsuit. Oftentimes the packets are bulky with several pages of legal language outlining the case and their rights. Intimidated by all the paper, many people simply throw the packets away. But by doing so, they may be discarding the opportunity for both justice and compensation. Read More »


Social media: how can I protect my content?

With Pinterest, blogs and all the other social media out there, I want credit for my photos that are reposted. How can I protect my work? Read More »


Doing business as: three ways DBAs can help you grow your business

While many people know that in the business world DBA stands for “doing business as,” far fewer understand how and when to use a DBA. Read More »


Six reasons to reconsider marriage later in life

By the time some single or divorced people reach age 50 or 60, they’ve sworn off marriage, even if they’re in a committed relationship. Read More »


Do I have to answer whether I was drinking?

Tis the season to be merry! Read More »


Three most important considerations with employment contracts

Though employment contracts aren’t terribly common, they can be a way to attract and retain top talent. Read More »


Renegotiating child placement: stay focused on the children

When parents divorce, lawyers will very likely advise them on developing a child placement schedule. Read More »


Slippery roads underscore importance of umbrella policies

Mother Nature served up a reason to reconsider that umbrella policy on your auto insurance.  Read More »