by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance, fraud
July 21, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver If you know of someone who has recently had a loss that’s covered by insurance, and they’ve talked about “padding” the claim, then today’s story will be of special interest. It...
by Dennis Beaver | business, government
July 20, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver No doubt you’ve heard of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the ADA) and how it has been used by lawyers to commit what amounts to legalized extortion, ripping off business owners across the country for even the smallest...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer, contracts, timeshare
April 28, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver Over 9 million people in the United States own a timeshare. At some point in time, most will regret ever hearing the word, Timeshare. “Hopefully, right after signing the contract–or years later–most will realize this was the worst...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer
October 08, 2011 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver If you’re about to hire a home inspector, or believe an earlier inspection overlooked a significant defect which is going to be expensive to repair, today’s story will be of special interest. Chad, who lives...
by Dennis Beaver | dui - drunk driving
January 31, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week we began our look at personal breathalyzers, consumer versions of what law enforcement uses to measures a suspected drunk driver’s Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) This time, here are some...
by Dennis Beaver | auto repair, lemon law, warranty
January 23, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver Driving a lemon is much more than an inconvenience — constantly taking the car back to the dealer to attempt repairs because, “This time we can fix it, for sure,” as countless owners have been told. “If your car stalls for no...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer, investment
December 25, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Today’s article is in response to an inquiry from readers who believe their parents have been the victim of either a crooked or incompetent stockbroker. In either case, we are likely going to upset a...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer
June 21, 2014 • By Dennis Beaver Shopping for a new car is rarely a happy experience, even with so much information available online or in magazines such as Consumer Reports, as survey after survey reveals. “It’s as if you are playing a game of cards and suddenly...
by Dennis Beaver | warranty
July 07, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Most people believe that if they sell something “as is,” the meaning is clear – if something goes wrong, there is no guarantee of any kind, and the buyer accepts the risk of paying for repairs....
