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Injury claims

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:28:15 +0000

Maybe we are living in a compensation culture but there are times when you need some big guns on your side, so it is best to know who is going to help you claim what you are entitled to. Friends of ours live in the US and they are using a firm of Denver personal injury lawyers following a very unpleasant incident in their home. These guys have taken up pet minding. That means an agency brings a dog (or two) to stay in your home while the owners are away. You get a payment for your time and for the dog’s food. The first visit went very well, but the second pair of dogs turned out to be a little feisty. Our friend has an eightyear old grandson, a quiet lad who came round to visit and one of the dogs jumped at him and bit him on the face. The boy had to have stitches in his cheek and of course he is terrified of dogs now. Apart from compensation they are going to make sure the dog is restrained in future so it cannot bite another child.

Taking cards

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:16:07 +0000

A friend asked me to sell some unwanted concert tickets on eBay last week, and they sold for about twenty percent less than the face value but at least she got something back, However when we added up all the fees that were charged I started to think about getting myself set up to accept credit cards online. The Paypal charge for taking a £155 payment was more than£6, I know if I had my own merchant account I should be able to improve upon that rate.

Anyone starting an online business will eventually need to get organised to take cards so you may as well find out how. The difficulty is that if you go to one of the large card processor they will put you in a Catch 22 situation by demanding references and evidence of a track record. Of course, a new business does not have these. And if you do get accepted watch out for hefty startup fees and high commission. Look around and you will find merchants who are happy he take on new companies with no upfront fees. Remember, customers spend more when they pay by card so make sure you can take their cash!

New Technology Maze

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:01:32 +0000

We have had some unfortunate experiences with TVs over the past few years. Five years ago my four year old TV simply gave up, and I was used to televisions that lasted for decades not years. Then I got an early flat screen version but it has never worked properly. After we moved house this TV really went crazy. It will only find one channel, and it is a different channel each night.
So now we are embarking on the quest to find the best lcd tv and this is a daunting task. These TVs are quoted in sizes up to 72″. Whereas I was always happy with a 20″ version in the older type of TV, the minimum for a normal room is now 26″ or 32″. The angle of view varies a lot, and the number of pixels used to make up the picture is denser and you go through the specifications.

Then there is the choice between the makes – who do you believe as to which brand is the best? Each marque quotes it own version of LCD technology, all come with a one year guarantee and they all include a built in digital box. In the end I guess it really is going to be a price comparison between the top makes.

Sydney

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:59:20 +0000

Friends of ours – who also work from home – have moved to Australia and they are raving about the place and the way people interact more openly than here in the UK. They found a great service for Nanny Sydney where you can find qualified nannies or childminders, for regular childminding or one-off babysitting. Good for them since this couple have hundreds of small kids (well, three actually).

Using the nanny service means they can still lead their own lives and the kids are happy. The nannies and childminders post their details on the site with full curriculum vitae and qualifications as well as pay rates they charge by the hour. Parents can browse through all the carers living near their home or school then contact the ones they want to visit. What a blessing for busy parents!

Cash for a structured settlement

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:40:43 +0000

If you need to get hold of extra cash it is a good idea to think about all you assets and how easily they can be liquidated. A loan is not always the best option, and it can be a very expensive way of getting the money you need. For example if you have ever received a structured settlement as compensation for an accident, you were probably told that it had to stay locked up to cover your medical needs. The courts have been making injury awards in this way for quite a long time and the recipients do not always realise their options.

It is true that federal law says that the funds cannot be taken as a lump sum but there are legitimate ways to release some or all of your capital. To find out how you can do this, get in touch with a broker like structuredsettlement-quotes.com. They have contacts with the top companies who can let you know how to get hold of your cash. For a free quote today, visit the website.