You know the drill: You’re in final negotiations to buy a new car and the dealer is urging you to protect your $20,000-plus investment by purchasing an extended warranty (also known as a service contract). Or, you get a similar pitch at the checkout line when buying a new appliance or electronic device. Are these
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Read Contracts Carefully Before Signing
on July 9th, 2014
By Jason Alderman If you always stop to read the fine print before signing anything, congratulations – your parents trained you well. If you don’t, beware: Your signature could commit you to a long-term gym membership you don’t really want, an apartment you can’t afford or worst of all, paying off someone else’s loan you
