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Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans
Mail Order Sales
(Separate Website)
What are your rights when buying goods through the mail?
By: Texas Attorney General
Making Home Affordable Program
(Separate Website)
The Obama Administration's Making Home Affordable Program includes opportunities to modify or refinance your mortgage to make your monthly payments more affordable. It also includes the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program for homeowners who are interested in a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.
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Spanish / Español
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Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Pawn Shop Facts
(Separate Website)
From lost pawn tickets to burglary victims, this brochure answers your pawn shop questions.
By: Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Payday and Auto Title Loans Can you afford them? Usually not. They come at a very high price.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans
Payday Loans Equal Very Costly Cash: Consumers Urged to Consider the Alternatives
(Separate Website)
The ads are on the radio, television, the Internet, even in the mail. They refer to payday loans, cash advance loans, check advance loans, post-dated check loans, or deferred deposit loans. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, says that regardless of their name, these small, short-term, high-rate loans by check cashers, finance companies and others all come at a very high price.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Payment in Full Checks Video
(Separate Website)
Does writing "payment in full" on a check mean you won't owe any more? An answer that may surprise you. Note: Video requires Real Player to view.
By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
Rights of Debtors in Texas Who is a debtor? A business, corporation, or an individual may be a debtor. This paper discusses only individual consumer debts.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans
Selecting A Business Structure
(Separate Website)
The decision regarding business structure is a decision that a person should make, in consultation with an attorney and accountant, and taking into consideration issues regarding tax, liability, management, continuity, transferability of ownership interests, and formality of operation.
By: Texas Secretary of State
Shopping for Money Wire Transfer Services
(Separate Website)
Five Steps You Can Take to Avoid Fraud & Save Money
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Spanish / Español
Telemarketing Fraud
(Separate Website)
What is telemarketing fraud?
By: Texas Attorney General
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
The 3-Day Right to Cancel a Purchase
(Separate Website)
Many consumers are under the impression that they have a 3-day right to cancel any and all consumer purchases. However, this is not true. The right to cancel law applies only to very specific situations.
By: Office of the Attorney General Texas
The Myths of Renting in Texas
(Separate Website)
By: Austin Tenants' Council
Tip-offs to Home Repair Rip-offs
(Separate Website)
Six red-flag phrases a con-artist contractor might use.
By: AARP
Tips When Shopping for Insurance
(Separate Website)
Insurance is a product you purchase to protect yourself from financial disasters, and your needs for protection can change over time. It´s important to understand the insurance policies you have and decide if those coverages are still right for you. If you´re considering buying insurance, here are some shopping tips to remember.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
Understanding the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
(Separate Website)
By: Office of the Attorney General of Texas
Video Helps Low-Income Texans Navigate the Court System
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Legal Services Center
What Should I Do If My Identity is Stolen?
Instructions to Correct Identity Theft
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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