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5 college student moving boxes into their rented apartment.|Lease Agreement on a table next to a writing pen and keys.|College students looking at their apartment rental agreement.|5 roommates doing a high 5 as they move into their rented apartment.|College students stuyding in rented apartment.|5 college students doing a high 5 as they move into their rented apartment.|Lease agreement ona table next to apartment keys and ink pen.

Personal Property

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Renting an Apartment as a College Student

December 13, 2023

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Older man and woman during Christmas season sitting in front of a laptop. The woman is holding a credit card for an online purchase. A decorated Christmas tree is nearby.|Closeup of a woman holding a phone with holiday message.|Upset woman wearing a Santa hat sitting on the floor in front of a laptop on a coffee table with Christmas tree in background.|Sad man wearing a Santa hat looking at a laptop screen.|Woman holidng phone with screen that reads, Xmas Sale Support Us.|Stressed man talking on phone and looking at his laptop screen hoping he hasn't been scammed. A Christmas tree is in the background.|Woman looking at her phone with Xmas Sale Support Us text on screen.|Upset woman wearing a Santa hat looking at her laptop computer.|Stressed man talking on his phone while looking at his laptop as he sits near a Christmas tree.

Finance Rights

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Holiday Scams: How to Spot Fraudulent Schemes and What to Do if You Fall Victim

December 8, 2023

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Damaged delivery box marked Fragile on porch near house front door.|Disappointed woman holding a damaged picture frame while talking on the phone and looking at a packing slip.|Frustrated woman talking on phone and looking at a damaged purchase.

Finance Rights

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Your Guide to Consumer Protection Laws: How to Handle a Damaged Holiday Purchase

November 22, 2023

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Mother signing a daycare contract as her baby, husband and daycare employee looks on.

Legal Picks

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Signing a Daycare Contract

November 8, 2023

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Elderly wife comforting husband after experiencing an elder financial exploitation event.|Elderly husband and wife reviewing receipts after being financially exploited.|Elderly husband and wife worried after experiencing elderly financial exploitation.|Elderly couple reviewing receipts after experiencing elder abuse.|Worried couple concerned about elder abuse.

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Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation

October 17, 2023

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An older couple getting a legal consultation from a younger man.|A man explained an Elder Law issue to an older couple while standing in a living room.|A lawyer explaining an legal elder law issue to an elderly couple in their living room.|Lawyer answering questions about elder law for an elderly couple.|Son explaining elder law to elderly parents.

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Elder Law: Top 5 Things to be Aware Of

September 20, 2023

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A father, mother & 2 young kids speaking with a male lawyer about creating an estate planning Trust.|Trustee's Certificate Living Trust documents with a Sign Here sticker.|Man touching a file folder labeled Estate Plan.|Trustee's Certificate Living Trust documents with a Sign Here sticker.|Man reaching for a file labeled Estate Plan.

Personal Property

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What is a Trust?

August 23, 2023

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A diverse group of teenage students holding notebooks.|A mother fixing her young son's school uniform as he gets ready for school.

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Student Privacy Laws: What are Your Rights?

August 14, 2023

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Father kissing his teen daughter as his teenage son stands nearby.|Legacies at Risk: Survey Reveals Nearly 60% of American Unprepared for the Investiable. 20% of American believe having a Will is important, nearly 60% do not have one prepared.

Personal Property

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Will(ful) Neglect: Do Americans Have the Wills They Deserve?

August 8, 2023

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A house that has with a Sold, Home For Sale sign in the yard

Personal Property

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Real Estate Housing Market 2023 - What You Need to Know

July 10, 2023

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Mature couple in the process of moving. Woman is talking on a smartphone to inquire about moving insurance.

Finance Rights

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Do You Need Moving Insurance?

July 7, 2023

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Finance Rights

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Tips for Moving—Start Your Moving Process Right

June 26, 2023

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A newly married couple discussing the woman's name change.

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What is a Maiden Name vs a Married Name

June 21, 2023

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2 brides leaving their marriage ceremony in celebration as confetti is being thrown at them.

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The History of Gay Marriage

June 12, 2023

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A seated man and woman negotiating a lease with a man as they review document.

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How to Negotiate a Lease

June 7, 2023

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How Copyright Works and What Protections It Grants

How Copyright Works and What Protections It Grants

LegalShield Editorial Team

Articles by this author

Renting an Apartment as a College Student

Holiday Scams: How to Spot Fraudulent Schemes and What to Do if You Fall Victim

Your Guide to Consumer Protection Laws: How to Handle a Damaged Holiday Purchase

Signing a Daycare Contract

Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation

Elder Law: Top 5 Things to be Aware Of

What is a Trust?

Student Privacy Laws: What are Your Rights?

Will(ful) Neglect: Do Americans Have the Wills They Deserve?

Real Estate Housing Market 2023 - What You Need to Know

Do You Need Moving Insurance?

Tips for Moving—Start Your Moving Process Right

What is a Maiden Name vs a Married Name

The History of Gay Marriage

How to Negotiate a Lease