Signing And Witnessing Your Will
(NC)-Signing and witnessing is critical to the legal validity of your Will and requirements differ from province to province. Witnesses You and your two witnesses sign the document in each other's presence and also initial each page....

Your Will - A Personal Reflection Of Your Life
(NC)-Every person is unique, however, people have common needs - air, water, food, shelter, love, a sense of accomplishment. Beyond these, we are also concerned about our current financial needs, our futures and our family's well-being. Our day...

What To Do If You Find Unauthorized Transactions On Your Account
(NC)-If you find unauthorized transactions on your credit card account, follow the steps below to find out whether you can be reimbursed: Step 1: Contact your credit card issuer immediately to report the unauthorized transactions. Step 2:...

Know Your Rights When Investing In A Mortgage
(NC)-Investing money in a private mortgage for attractive returns has its merits and its risks. This type of investment is one in which a person lends money to a borrower who pledges real estate as security for the loan. These types of mortgage...

Consumer Tips: Debit Card Fraud
(NC)-With approximately 36,000 ABM machines, and some 460,000 direct payment terminals in more than 350,000 businesses across Canada, it's not surprising that Canadians are the highest per-capita users of debit cards in the world. Recent media...

Consumer Tips: Not Happy With Your Purchase? Here's How To Get Resu..
Web based 'Complaint Courier' designed by governments to help Canadians (NC)-If you've just purchased a product that doesn't meet your expectations, here's how the Canadian Consumer Information Gateway suggests you proceed: Give the merchant...

Finding The Right Lawyer To Represent You
Adjuster Henry Hustle from GiveAwayNothing Insurance tried to take advantage of you so you’ve decided to obtain the services of an attorney. Here are some insights you should consider: SMALL LAW FIRM VS. LARGE LAW FIRM: The size of the law firm...

Social Security Disability FAQ
WHAT ARE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS? Social Security Disability is a benefit received from the Social Security Administration by disabled workers and in some cases their dependents, similar to those received by retired workers. WHO...

Top 10 Reasons Why It Is Not Wise To Write Your Own Will
(NC)-Although some provinces accept a handwritten, self-made will (called a 'Holograph' will), it is risky to do it yourself. The cost of having a will prepared professionally by a lawyer or notary is far less than people imagine. Here are just...

Types Of Wills
(NC)-Should I Write my own Will? A Will prepared in your own hand is called a holograph Will. A holograph Will is written entirely in your own handwriting and signed by you. This type of Will is not recommended as it may leave your family...

Could You Be A Scam Victim?
1. Do you have a hectic lifestyle? 2. Could you use extra cash? Are you always on the lookout for a good deal? 3. Do you find it hard to say no to nice people? If you answered yes to any of these questions, visit Industry Canada's...

The Top 10 Scams for 2001
Excerpt from Internet ScamBusters (tm) The #1 Publication on Internet Fraud Scams on the Internet are growing -- and with the vast selection, it was hard to only choose ten. We've tried to soften this list with a bit of humor. But please don't...

How To Protect Your Privacy
(NC)-With the advent of new computer and communications technology, the potential for privacy invasion has never been greater. Easier access to personal and financial information, credit ratings and Social Insurance Numbers, and the unauthorized...

Watch Out For Internet Scams!
(NC) - Because the Internet offers easy access to huge audiences at a low cost there is no shortage of con artists using it to make a fast buck off the unwary. Industry Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs recommends that we be especially alert to...

Internet Shopping Tips
(NC) - Here are some Internet shopping tips from Industry Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs: Know the merchant you are dealing with.   Look for detailed product information.   Read the contract's terms and conditions...

Got A Beef: Here's How To Get Satisfaction
(NC) - Have you recently purchased a product that doesn't do what it's supposed to do? Do you feel like you were deceived? Here's what the Canadian Consumer Handbook and Consumer Connection suggest you do in such a situation: First of all,...

Florida Isn't Just For Tourists
No matter what your interests, you will find something in Florida to enjoy. Whether you like mouse ears and theme parks, the warm, sunny beaches or the exotic wildlife, Florida attractions are hard to beat. With an increasingly friendly business...

Consumer Handbook Available
(NC) - Having quality consumer information is the best protection you can have in today's marketplace. The Canadian Consumer Handbook put together by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial consumer protection agencies offers a wealth of...

New Website For Consumers
Does my infant's car seat meet the latest Canadian safety standards?   How can I lower my bank service charges?   My letters of complaint aren't being answered. Now what?   How can I protect myself against consumer...

7 Advantages to Incorporating
There's no question that hard work and a little luck is what it takes to BE successful. But a little knowledge, especially when it comes to setting up your business, will help you STAY successful. While many business owners give a lot of thought...

Four Ways To Work Out Business Disputes
FOUR WAYS TO WORK OUT BUSINESS DISPUTES by Giuseppe Leone – Business and Workplace Mediator Business owners have four options to resolve disputes with partners, vendors or customers. Each option is based on different assumptions, and entails...

Psst.. Pass It On.. I Found Out It's a Hoax..
p> When you receive an email telling you about a virus, what do you do with it? Do you send it to everyone in your address book to help them protect themselves too? A virus warning is probably on its way to your inbox right now, claiming to...

Check Out That Privacy Policy
p> Before you enter your name, address or any other data in that form, STOP! Wait. Don't enter anything yet. If you do, you may be giving away personal information to strangers, and you know what your mom said about talking to strangers....

Tax Strategist Advises IRS Extensions Due to National Tragedy
(ARA) - Taxpayers and companies whose deadline for tax returns was September 17th or in coming weeks, are being granted extensions by the IRS due to the national tragedy which disrupted lives as well as flight delivery and mail services....

Why Litigation Is Nothing More Than A Business Tool - 26 Unbreakable R..
From Bill Gates at the end of the last century to John D. Rockefeller at the end of the previous century; from Rick Scott, founder of Columbia Health Care, to AT&T: from Richard Branson and British Airlines to Dan Peña and The Financial Times;...