The Baby Boomer generation is growing older. In fact, the tail end of the boomer generation is quickly approaching 50 years old. Even though they feel young at heart and mind, there is no escaping the fact that retirement is looming. In addition, people are living longer and healthier these days, so you can plan for a long, wonderful retirement. Or can you? Do you have a plan for financing your golden years? Unfortunately, retirees of today...more
Nobody wants to be locked up in the prison. It is just like preening the wings of freedom for a person. Even a culprit throws dust in the eyes of police and evades the laws. But nothing can be more shameful for an innocent person other than being tagged as criminal. It is a stigma that he has to carry until he breaths his last. Most of the time, the innocents, framed in the criminal cases, are not aware of their legal rights and therefore have to...more
In St. Louis, there are several law firms that deal with criminal cases. Thus, when you hire a St. Louis criminal lawyer to represent your case, there are some points which you have to keep in mind. To be sure that the verdict of the case is in your favor, choose a lawyer who has earned his LLB degree from a renowned law school. Also, hire an attorney who works under a reputed law firm. Since these professionals are going to represent you in a court room, it is essential that you carry out a proper research about the firm before you hire their service. Another point to note when hiring a St. Louis criminal lawyer is whether he has qualified the specialized bar test. This is very important because once those who have qualified this test become a member of the State Bar Councils. In the test, individuals are tested on their reasoning ability and basic knowledge and how the individuals applies his knowledge when dealing with various types of cases. Once they have qualified the test, they are required to follow the appropriate ethical considerations to the letter. It is mandatory for every member of the Bar Council to follow these. Thus, it is mandatory for St. Louis criminal lawyer to...more
Most people prefer to invest in Australia stock exchange nowadays. When you go for best shares to buy, it means you are buying a part of that company and share in company's performance in form of profits. These profits are then divided among the shareholders as dividends. Hence, shares are an important part of an investment strategy. Here we will...more
DUI/DWI lawyers help distressed people to seek immediate relief especially in cases of drunk and driving. It is mainly because, many people are found guilty of driving while intoxicated. Driving under such conditions is not safe and sometimes, drivers are charged with severe offenses and punishable under law. Some places are so alarmed with such...more
With the legal landscape constantly changing, it is imperative that attorneys stay relevant. No matter how long you have been practicing law, it is always a good idea to reinvent yourself, even in the smallest of ways. If you feel you're in a rut and would like to become a better lawyer, here are a few steps you can take to bring you closer to that goal.1) Refine Your Presentation Skills. The average American's knowledge of legal terms and procedures comes from Boston Legal reruns and Law and Order marathons on TNT. So although you may feel like you're putting your argument forth eloquently, the average person may be left scratching their head. With that said, it is best to get a smooth, refined presentation down that can be universal. Meaning lawyers will respond to it and the average client will have a positive response as well. The great Clarence Darrow once said, "Unless a speaker can interest his audience at once, his effort will quickly be a failure." Keep that in mind when preparing your arguments. Whether you are speaking with a client or the district attorney, you should be able to present your case with grace and confidence.2) Develop a style. Find a convincing style and...more
Daily Stock Report for Tuesday Morning, December 22, 2009 pt2Summary Opinion The next couple of weeks are vulnerable to a lot of cross currents with fund managers re-arranging their holdings. Consider reducing long holdings for lower risk and look...more
Daily Stock Report for Monday Morning, December 21, 2009 pt2Summary Opinion The next couple of weeks are vulnerable to a lot of cross currents with fund managers re-arranging their holdings. Consider reducing long holdings for lower risk and look...more
Sometimes in life people face unwanted situations and feel helpless. Divorce is such a situation that can occur into anyones married life. With divorce there come a lot of questions, accusations, alimony and custody. Divorce cases are not so easy and...more
The current economic times have generated many changes in the financial industry. New rules coming with the Credit CARD Act are leading creditors to find creative ways to remain profitable.But many consumers have not been profitable when it comes to...more
Daily Stock Report for Monday Morning, December 22, 2009 pt1Stocks moved up nicely today with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.2% today hitting a 15 month high. The Dow30 was up 0.83% and the S&P-500 closed up over 1% Monday.As mentioned in last...more
Daily Stock Report for Monday Morning, December 21, 2009 pt1The Dow30 was up 0.2% on Friday but the big story was the Nasdaq Composite moving up over 1.4% as technology stocks moved up on the RIMM, Research in Motion stock moving up on surprisingly...more