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  • Four Items Of Documentation You Should Have To Appeal A Bond

    Sometimes a bail bond may be set too high for you to even pay a bail bondsman. If this happens, there are certain things that you can do to attempt to appeal it. Appealing a bail bond is a simple process, but you want to get it right -- you'll have to wait to see the judge again and you won't be able to bail out until you do so. Appealing a bail bond generally means showing that you cannot pay the bond and that you aren't a flight risk. [Read More]

  • Be Sure You Know What You Are Doing By Posting Bond And Bailing Someone Out

    Need to bail someone out of jail? Before you sign over your property, cash, or give your word that the defendant will be at subsequent court dates, there are a few things to know about bail bonds. Before posting someone's bail bond, consider the following: You may not need cash. Unless the bail is a cash bond, you probably won't need cash to bail someone out. Often times, depending on the amount of bail, you can put a piece of property up as collateral, in lieu of bond, to ensure the defendant shows up for subsequent court appearances. [Read More]

  • Insurance Appraisal: You Have An Option If Your Insurer Denies A Claim For Your Roof

    A hail storm -- or maybe a wind storm -- passed through your neighborhood. If you sustained damage to your roof, you may not be concerned. After all, that's why you have homeowner's insurance, right? You probably expect that your policy will cover wind or hail damage to your roof. Overall, wind and storm damage are a common reason for homeowners to file a claim -- for example, State Farm alone paid out nearly $3. [Read More]

  • 5 Reasons That Your Bail Could Potentially Be Denied

    Being arrested for a crime doesn't meant that you need to stay in jail until your court date. It's possible that you could be released on bail. Unfortunately, it's also possible that a judge could deny you the ability to post bail, meaning you need to stay in jail until your court date. Here are some common reasons why that can happen. You're Considered A Threat To The Community Were you arrested for a crime that is violent, or do you have a history of violence? [Read More]

  • Types Of Gold Investments: The Basics For Beginning Investors

    If you're looking for a way to diversify your investment portfolio, you may be considering buying some gold. This precious metal's value has gone up and down many times over the years, but one thing has remained certain: after its value drops, it always goes back up again. Thus, as long as you're careful to buy gold when the value is low and sell when it is high (as with any investment), you stand to make a decent profit by investing in gold. [Read More]