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Looking for a Financial Book That Won’t Put Your Young Adult to Sleep? This One Makes ‘Cents’

by Dennis Beaver | education, financial, investment, retirement

“Wealth Your Way” by Cosmo DeStefano offers a highly accessible guide for young adults and their parents on building wealth through simple, consistent habits. February 16, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I am terrified that our four grandsons,...

A Wake-Up Call and a Healthy Dose of Terror: How to Survive Your First Days in Prison

by Dennis Beaver | communication, conflict, good manners, human resources, manners, prison

This young man needed to be scared straight after his mother expressed her fear that he was on a path to prison. Hearing these eight do’s and don’ts worked. February 10, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver Prison is a place like no other. It is its own world and has...

This Is How You Can Land a Job You’ll Love

by Dennis Beaver | AI, AI - Artificial Intelligence, employment, interviews, Jobs, management

“Work How You Are Wired” leads job seekers on a journey of self-discovery. Understanding your natural abilities, personality and core values before interviewing can help you snag the job for which you are “wired.” February 3, 2026  • By Dennis...

‘You Owe Me a Refund’: Readers Report Challenging Their Attorneys’ Bills

by Dennis Beaver | AI, AI - Artificial Intelligence, attorney fees, clients, liability

The article about lawyers billing clients for hours of work that AI did in seconds generated quite a response. One law firm even called a staff meeting to say that they’re exploring how to address the issue. The other angle of the article — lawyers’...

Beyond the Bar: Your 5-Step Guide to Discovering Whether a Lawyer Is Shady

by Dennis Beaver | background checks, complaint, lawyers, malpractice, search, State Bar

Research shows you can’t rely on some state bar websites to vet a lawyer you’re considering hiring. Here’s how to check out a lawyer before you hire. January 19, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver If you’re looking to retain an attorney, you might have...

Billed 12 Hours for a Few Seconds of Work: How AI Is Helping Law Firms Overcharge Clients

by Dennis Beaver | AI - Artificial Intelligence, attorney fees, clients, liability

The ability of AI to reduce the time required for certain legal tasks is exposing both the legal profession’s reliance on the billable hour to boost firms’ income and the unrealistic expectations that lawyers face to remain employed. January 13, 2026  • By...

How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help Protect Your Aging Parents From Financial Mistakes

by Dennis Beaver | attorney, contracts, elder abuse, elder law attorney, estate planning, family, family law, parenting, trusts

If you are worried about older family members or friends whose financial judgment is raising red flags, help is out there — from an elder law attorney. January 6, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver Over the many years I’ve been in law practice, a client’s adult...

As We Age, Embracing Our Own Self-Doubt Can Be a Gift: A Cautionary Tale About Elder Financial Abuse

by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, elder abuse, family, family law, fraud

An aging couple hired a remodeling company that illegally required large deposits, and then they decided to stick with the company even after an employee stole from them and wasn’t fired. December 29, 2025  • By Dennis Beaver There is an age when self-doubt —...

How to Protect Yourself and Others From a Troubled Adult Child: A Lesson from Real Life

by Dennis Beaver | estate planning, family, family law, law enforcement, parenting

This case of a violent and entitled adult son whose parents are in denial is an example of the extreme risks some parents face if they neglect essential safety precautions. December 22, 2025  • By Dennis Beaver When the news that legendary director Rob Reiner and his...

What Makes This Business So Successful? We Find Out From the Founder’s Kids

by Dennis Beaver | business, community, customers, employees, family

The children of Morgan Clayton, founder of Tel-Tec Security Systems in Bakersfield, California, share how their father’s wisdom, life experience and caring nature have turned their family business into a locally respected powerhouse. December 15, 2025  • By...
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