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Six Common Mistakes Under Canadian Trade-Mark Law

As more and more companies are seeking to distinguish their products and services in the marketplace by registering their names, slogans or designs as trade-marks, many companies which do not retain a Canadian lawyer or trade-mark agent often make fundamental mistakes. Among the most common mistakes are the following. 1. A Company Name is not a Trade-mark. A company name is the legal name u ...

Summertime Scammers: Home Improvement Scams.

Many home owners rely on independent contractors for improvements in and around the house, or the handyman for smaller jobs. Now that summer is upon us, it�s time to start those home improvement projects and get some work done. But be careful! Dishonest contractors can easily scam innocent homeowners, not only out of your money, but also by using substandard materials. Here are some red flags ...

Bad Decisions that Typically Lead to Debt.

A common thread running through many households in terms of debt is a lack of planning. Whether it is caused by ignorance or indulgence, it is crucial to recognize it and change it. The negative consequences caused by this lack of planning are many, but in particular, the three most common expenses are put at risk and lead to debt.
Home Purchases
Although it�s the American Dream to ...

Put your tax refund to good use: Reward yourself by following these money saving tips.

So, it's tax time. The good news is refunds are about 6 percent over this time last year. So far, the IRS has processed refunds for nearly 39 million taxpayers to the tune of $102 billion dollars. That works out to an average of $2,650 per refund. Sounds like a bundle? Well, one thing you need to understand about tax refunds is that they're larger earlier in the season � that's because people who ...

Too disorganized to deal with your money?

Often, when I'm out giving a speech, I'll ask people in the crowd about the excuses that are holding them back. Trust me, I've heard them all, but one of the most frequent answers is that people are just too disorganized to deal with their money.
It makes sense. Clutter makes us feel out of control. How can you confront your finances when you can't even find your bank and credit card statem ...

When is it ok to talk about Money?

When is the ideal time for parents to talk to them about money? asks radio host and financial author Dave Ramsey.

He says parents need to take time to give their kids a "financial checkup."

Ramsey offered advice along those lines on The Early Show Tuesday.

"Don't put your hands over your ears," Ramsey cautions. "Most parents will find that their kids ...

Debt Help: Rising Debt Alarm.

"A variety of recent studies show that Americans' debt is rising alarmingly. The debt-counseling, nonprofit organization Myvesta.com, of Rockville, Md., says its average new client now has 11.3 credit cards, compared to 8.1 last year. The clients' debts rose from an average of $52,210 in 2002 to $77,036 this year."
Put the emotion away and let's get crackin' with some cold hard facts. What ...

Advantages of the Cyprus Economic Zone for Russian Companies

Nicosia, 27 June 2008 - Cyprus is one of the most advantageous places of residency for Russian and Ukrainian companies. It offers a high level of banking, auditing, accounting and legal services, as well as its real estates, which developed Cyprus into a successful international business and financial centre.
Some of the main factors and advantages which secure Cyprus ' attractiveness to in ...

How Earth Day Got Started and How it Evolved

There are two Earth Days, as well as an Earth Hour. One Earth Day was proposed by John McConnell in 1969 at a UNESCO conference in San Francisco. This Equinox Earth Day is celebrated each year on the March equinox, around March 20. (1)

The other Earth Day, which this article is about, was founded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. In the early 1960's Senator Nelson became concerne ...

What I Learned From My El Paso Probate Attorney

When I realized that I was going to be in El Paso for my retirement years, I went ahead and sought out an El Paso probate lawyer. Truth be told, I had just kept my own will up over the years, thinking that because it was in my own handwriting that it was completely valid. You can imagine my surprise when I sat down across from an El Paso probate attorney only to find out that my current ...