Have you ever wondered what FICO stands for? If you have, FICO is an acronym for Fair Isaac Corporation, the company that developed the FICO® credit scoring models that many lenders use to help accurately predict a consumer’s ability to repay a debt on time. According to the Wall Street Journal, the calculation process for […]
Entries by Tanika Capers
The open carry of firearms in Nevada is legal without the need of a license or registration. Though people are required to obtain a Nevada CCW permit to carry a concealed weapon in Nevada. There are specific locations where guns are prohibited, including: *public schools, *childcare facilities, *VA facilities, and *legislative buildings. People face stiff […]
October was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Have you ever heard of the Blue Campaign? The Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and how to appropriately respond to possible cases. Blue Campaign’s educational awareness objectives […]
While we are close to saying goodbye to 2019, I have discovered that many may be unaware of the implementation of 4 important new auto laws in 2018. While many may say ignorance of the law is bliss, there can be consequences to that ignorance. To avoid any cost consequences to your pockets, you should […]
A “mechanic’s lien” is a statutory lien used to secure payment of provided labor, service, material, equipment, or storage. Most people have heard of mechanic’s liens in regards to repairs to their vehicles. Have you ever wondered what your rights are? CAN A GARAGE KEEP MY CAR UNTIL I PAY THE BILL? Yes! If you […]
Homeowners have a love/hate relationship with their Homeowner Associations (HOAs). You rarely hear someone say, “I love my HOA Board.” The purpose of an HOA is to preserve, maintain and enhance the homes and property within the subdivision. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? But not all HOAs are equal. An HOA that regulates that neighbor with […]
As we are seeing daily, construction is booming in Las Vegas. This has led to an increase in property values and taxes, and for some tenants, an increase in rental prices. This article addresses rent increases in dwellings under Chapter 118A and manufactured home parks under Chapter 118B of the Nevada Revised Statutes. In dwellings […]
Last month, we noted May is “Mental Health Month” and that Nevada has a substantial shortage of mental health professionals but ranks near last in access to mental health care (Mental Health America, 2018). News 4 and Fox 11 in Reno on February 21 of this year, ran a story by Kim Burrows, named “Nevada […]
May is “Mental Health Month” and I was surprised that not only does Nevada have a substantial shortage of mental health professionals but ranks near last in access to mental health care (Mental Health America, 2018). “We have a huge shortage of psychiatrists here in Las Vegas,” Dr. Gregory P. Brown, a psychiatrist in Las […]
If you don’t know what Ganga means, good for you. It’s also known by the names, Mary Jane, Weed, Dope, Grass, Mary Jane & Reefer. If you still don’t know what I am speaking of…I am speaking of MARIJUANA. Marijuana has made its way into every facet of our lives whether we want it too […]
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