Over my thirty years in legal practice, I've observed a societal bias that denies justice to people who need it the most. Whether the issue is detecting a legal problem, finding a lawyer, or figuring out how to pay for one, Your Lovable Lawyer's Guide to Legal Wellness offers practical, legal guidance in a fun and friendly format that brings legal empowerment to people who never thought they could access the law.I'd invite you to think of it this way: Plenty of emotional wellness c...

Over my thirty years in legal practice, I've observed a societal bias that denies justice to people who need it the most. Whether the issue is detecting a legal problem, finding a lawyer, or figuring out how to pay for one, Your Lovable Lawyer's Guide to Legal Wellness offers practical, legal guidance in a fun and friendly format that brings legal empowerment to people who never thought they could access the law.I'd invite you to think of it this way: Plenty of emotional w...

When it comes to money management, most of us take a hands-off approach because we're just not confident that we have the know-how needed. But personal finance is actually more personal than it is finance. Tim Maurer has made a career out of distilling complex financial concepts into understandable, doable actions. In this eminently practical book, he shows readers how to- better understand their values and goals in order to simplify their money decisions- ...

This book is a critical exploration of the property and casualty insurance industry, examining how its practices affect policyholders. Feinman, a law professor specializing in consumer rights and insurance law, argues that the industry prioritizes profits over policyholders' needs, often using tactics like delaying or denying legitimate claims to bolster financial performance. The book attributes these practices to changes in the industry’s structure and goals, driven by the pursuit of inv...

**“To say Charles Schwab is an entrepreneur is actually an understatement. He really is a revolutionary.”—Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, author of Shoe DogThe founder of The Charles Schwab Corporation recounts his ups and downs as he made stock investing, once the expensive and clubby reserve of the few, accessible to ordinary Americans.**In this deeply personal memoir, Schwab describes his passion to have Main Street participate in the growing economy as inv...

"[A] comprehensive and well-organized directory to areas of law that affect the average person's everyday life."— BooklistWhat are your rights if the car you bought is useless? If your ex-boss refuses to let you take along your Rolodex? Who gets custody of the children after a divorce? Do you worry about laws governing your use of the Internet? What rights are accorded to the elderly, disabled, and other social minorities? How can you successfully sue in s...

For many, the first home they purchase is a condo. What seems like an apartment that you own, in fact comes with a lot more responsibilities than a single-family home as you and your neighbors are sharing walls, floors and other common areas. The Condo Owner's Answer Book covers all of the common issues with condos and condominium ownership presented in easy-to-follow question and answer format. It addresses the unique and specific type of home ownership that comes with buying and owning a...

Whether you’re fighting with a neighbor about who should pay for a fence, pursuing a charge of discrimination at work, or chasing a $5000 loan, the ABA Guide to Resolving Legal Disputes: Inside and Outside the Courtroom can help you decide what steps to take to resolve disputes. This book, written in easy-to-read language with dozens of real-life examples, includes tips on how to be a better negotiator. It also provides important information about mediation, arbitration, ...

Have you been confused by a lawsuit? We can help.Millions of civil lawsuits are filed in the U.S. court system, costing billions of dollars in legal fees to those involved. The process is so complex that few people can pursue civil action without professional help, leaving them totally at a lawyer's mercy. Yet how many people truly know what they're getting into when they're involved in a lawsuit? The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Lawsuits clarifies ...

Expanded and updated with 20 new chapters about leadership, investment decisions, and the regulatory environment, plus guidance on how to survive an economic downturn. With over 35 years in commercial real estate, author John McNellis has taken the best-selling first edition of Making It in Real Estate and expanded it with new content, market-specific solutions, and real-life strategies to start and grow your real estate portfolio. Like a meeting over coffee with a mentor, McNellis enterta...

Own your case! Lawyers are there to run a divorce case but handing the lot to them to sort out is unhelpful and costly and, in various ways, not in either party's best interests. This practical, clear, and up-to-date ebook describes each step of the divorce process, with all the jargon and terms explained. Author Dominique Grubisa, a practicing family law barrister, suggests, in an even-handed manner, the contribution the divorcees themselves can make, how they can take the application p...

A simple and proven formula to get out of debt quickly and quietly without paying a single penny to creditors or debt collectors.Unlike other get out of debt publications this book goes straight to the heart of the matter and asks the questions that creditors dread. You'll be amazed at the outcome. This is Guerilla tactics 101 and works 99.9% of the time. Banks, credit card companies, financiers and debt collectors hate it because they lose. For the wide boy readers there's a solid...