Warning: Friends can open your eyes to reality

September 09, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver In law school, third year students are cautioned about the dangers of representing friends or family. “If they have a weak case, or are clearly in the wrong, it will be difficult for you to tell them...

Beware of the new life insurance scam

August 05, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver I was contacted by a life insurance salesman – a friend of a friend – who has a money making proposal that seems extremely interesting. Basically, I apply for a life insurance policy – a...

The used car dealer who did the right thing

July 29, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Let’s say that you have purchased a used 2003 Toyota Matrix with 97,000 miles on it at a very good price from a local used car dealer. Now, you did wonder if the mileage was really that high, as the car...

Do I have to snitch on my kids?

July 22, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver I just received a notice from a city in Southern California that my car went through a red light. There is a clear photo of the license number, and it is obviously my car. The only problem is that I was not...

Nothing is for free, even disability

July 15, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Chances are that you or someone you know has a Disability Insurance policy, the purpose of which is to assure a steady stream of income in the event of illness or some event that prevents going to work. These...

When ‘as is’ means you’ve got a 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....