Victims Compensation Fund Case

As if it wouldn't be bad enough to lose a loved one in the 9/11 tragedy, imagine suffering that loss and then having an attorney demand $2 million from you for representation before the federally-established Victims Compensation Fund--a no-fault fund designed to make assisting those with claims receive adequate compensation. That's what happened to one 9/11 widow and she fought back. She hired Simmons, Jannace & Stagg to argue against the attorney's action. In waht is apparently the first federal court decision involving the fund and the issue of attorney fees, Simmons, Jannace and Stagg have successfully stayed the lawyer's efforts to collect the $2 million.

So, you want to make more moolah at work, right?

So, you want to make more moolah at work, right? Understandable. One of the best ways to qualify yourself for the big pay raise is to increase your value to the company by increasing the size and scope of your knowledge base. Adding a few extra initials via acquisition of an advanced degree is a great way to move up the corporate food chain. You can secure your ms, ma or mba online affordably and conveniently from one of many accredited distance learning schools.

Capella University, for instance, is approaching its 15th year in the internet learning biz. Headquartered out of Minnesota, Capella serves over fifteen thousand students from all over the world. They offer a massive selection of degrees and specialized certifications. I suppose you could go crazy, re-enroll at a traditional school, pay insance tuition prices, buy overpriced texts, go to class on some arbitrary schedule and get your mba that way. Personally, doing if from the comfort of my keyboard sounds better to me.

Spears--sharp dressed boy

Personalized baby gifts make most parent go "Awwwww...." They love 'em. Britney Spears, however, is not most parents. Her tastes tend to run in a different direction. For instance, baby t-shirts at a trendy LA clothing store. She spent a good portion of time during a recent half-hour shopping spree checking out the baby t-shirts, according to at least one newspaper.

Her taste for the more expensive variations on the Garanimals theme is having an impact. Her boy, Sean Preston, recently cracked Esquire's best-dressed list. No word on whether he'll be posing with or without this season's hottest accessories for the younger set--sane parents and a seat belt.

Stock options trading note...

Your portfolio would seem a little better if more of those stocks were paying dividends, huh? Hey, it's understandable. Although you love the long term growth of your investment, you certainly wish you could generate some dividend-like cash flow at the same time. Well, unless you worm your way into the boardroom you cannot make anyone hand out the dividend checks. You can, however, sell stock options and get cash instantly. Basically, you sell an option to buy your stock to a 3rd party when it reaches a certain level. You get paid for the option right away. It's a great means of getting that immediate income, but it does require some know-how. PowerOptions is a great source of tools and information for the person who wants to investigate stock options trading.

Car insurance notes

Here's a safety idea for women travelling alone. You can buy a blow up doll of a full-sized male companion. They call it "buddy on demand," and a car insurance company called Sheila's Wheels is offering it. Interesting notion! That site is also a great place to find the right car insurance quote for every state in the U.S. Shopping for quotes can save you money and give you a good look at all the choices you have from different providers. The site provides a ton of information and a great way to save a great deal of money on your insurance.