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When buying your first home, consult a real estate professional, a tax professional, and a lending specialist (even if you’re paying cash). It’s easier and generally more economical to hire a professional than to stumble through the process alone....

There is no such thing as a “standard lease,” and landlords almost always negotiate. Don’t lose sight of the fact that the “standard form lease” represents the landlord’s wish list and, if it’s not appropriately modified, it may not serve your interests when issues arise....

If you are veteran, a veteran’s surviving spouse or a veteran’s surviving dependent in need of additional income, the Non-Service Connection Pension offered through the Department of Veterans Affairs may be just for you....

It’s no surprise, since scams tend to follow the headlines; people need to be on alert! Over the past months, state and federal authorities have reported a rising number of consumer complaints linked to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ranging from deceptive sales practices to identity theft....

Too often my phone rings and someone says, “I was convicted of (insert petty crime here) seven years ago—can you help me get my record cleared?” The fact that this question is asked so often means that many people who plead guilty don’t really understand that this plea could result in a final conviction....