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Better Bail Bureau is an association that seeks to connect individuals with honest bail bondsman. The association maintains a list of bail bondsman and bail bond agencies with grades from a high “A” to a low “F”. Before you hire a bail bondsman, look on the Better Bail Bureau for their grade to ensure they have a good reputation and have them confirm their grade to show they are willing to be honest and upfront with you.  You should also ask the bail bondsman how long they have been in the bail bonds business. Generally, the longer the bail bondsman or agency has been in business, the better their track record of satisfied clients and successful bail postings. Many reputable bail bond companies are family owned and have been in the bail bonds business for generations. This means they have successfully helped many clients and have an incentive to maintain a good reputation. Ask the bondsman to show you their current bail license and inquire if their license has ever been suspended or revoked. Some bail agents or companies have a restricted license due to legal action against them by a client or due to misconduct. A trustworthy bail bondsman will be upfront about this information and will provide clear reasons why their license was revoked or suspended in the past, if necessary.   The State Department of Insurance can also provide information on the bail license for the bondsman and/or the bail bond company. In addition, you should also ask the bondsman if they have been sued by a client in the last year. Some bail agents are sued by clients due to unreturned collateral in the form of money or other assets. You can confirm if the bondsman is not wrapped up in any lawsuits due to poor service by searching the court records in the county where the bail bondsman operates. Look at the civil court records for cases naming the bondsman as a defendant for the last five years to check that the bondsman has a clean record. A reputable bail bondsman will be upfront about the total fees for their services. Make sure the charges on the bail bond contract includes the upfront premium for the bail bond, usually 10% of the total bail bond set by the court, and any additional fees. Some bail bondsman will try to charge you an annual bail bond premium for as long as the bail bond for the defendant is in effect. Avoid bondsman who try to do this as this is clearly just a way to turn a profit, rather than secure the defendant out on bail.  Some bail bondsman may require other conditions around the bail bond besides the bail bond fee to ensure they will not lose their investment in the defendant. This could include drug treatment, maintaining employment or schooling, or reporting to the bail bondsman on a regular basis. Make sure the defendant understands the conditions of the bail bond and agrees to follow them to ensure there are no conflicts or issues with the bail bonds contract. These conditions should be specified in writing in the bail bonds contract and clear to all parties signing the contract. If you and the bail bondsman have agreed on partial payment of their fee, followed by monthly payments, make sure this appears in writing in the bail bond contract. Any interest charged by the bail bondsman should also be noted in the contract.   As well, if the bail bondsman asks for real estate, such as your home, to be pledged as collateral for the bail bond, ask them how long they will wait before foreclosing on your home in the event you cannot pay off the bail bond. Most reputable bail bondsman give 90 days on a debt and 30 days on a forfeiture. This time frame should be clearly stated in the contract so you are aware of where you will stand financially if the collateral needs to be collected for the bail bond. Make sure the bail bondsman agrees to give you invoices for all charges relating to the bail bond and a receipt for all payments you complete on the bail bond. This information will be useful in the event you need to dispute charges relating to the bail bond in court.

summary: Check the bondsman’s score on Better Bail Bureau. Confirm the bondsman has a current bail license. Ask the bondsman for details on their fees and any conditions around posting bail. Review the bail bond contract in full before signing it.


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Knowing what you are eating ahead of time is essential to avoid throwing out food or over-buying. It also helps you match up ingredients between meals, meaning you can buy some things in bulk to save money. Start small by planning only your dinners, making use of leftovers and carrying over ingredients whenever possible. As you get used to it, expand to plan lunches and breakfasts, ensuring you have the perfect amount of food at the right price.  Buy fruits and vegetables "in-season" to save money and get fresher food. Always buy generic or store-brand products. They are just as good and much cheaper. Generic medication must be exactly the same as name brand, too. Restaurant food will rack up your budget quickly, leaving you with little for the rest of the week. Luckily, healthy foods are often the cheapest, and they are versatile enough to be in many dishes:  Fruits and vegetables Canned tomatoes and beans Ground turkey Peanut butter Whole-wheat bread Tuna Eggs, milk, and plain yogurt Oatmeal Seasoning to make different meals with similar ingredients. The majesty of the internet has made finding deals easier than ever. Head to Craigslist or eBay or, better yet, your local flea market. You'll save money, and you'll save perfectly great things from rotting in a landfill.  If you're willing to clean or fix up objects a bit you can often get them for next to nothing. Don't ignore lightly worn or dirty items. Be ready to bargain. This doesn't mean you have to be harsh -- let people know your situation and a decent compromise and most people will give you a discount. You can shave off some dollars from your "essential expenses" if you buy more things at once. You can grab toiletries, food, and cleaning supplies through the internet or at bulk stores to slash your expenses down bit by bit. Note, however, that you likely need to pay more upfront to get goods in bulk. Unit price, the small "price per pound/ounce/gallon/etc." at the bottom of the price tag, is essential when buying in bulk. The bigger the item, the lower the unit price. Know what you are buying before you go to the store, and stick to it. Making lists of priorities, essentials, and goals will help you keep your head on straight when shopping, allowing you to make the most of every dollar. Remember -- every time you buy something you should ask, "do I need this? will this significantly increase my quality of life a week or month from now?" If you come into each store with a plan you can avoid impulse buys or indecision.

summary: Meal plan to get the most out of each grocery store run. Cook meals yourself, saving leftovers for lunch, instead of eating out. Buy used or second-hand goods like furniture, clothing, and appliances. Buy items you use regularly in bulk. Shop with a purpose.


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Let's say you're working with the following problem: f(x) = 2x/(x2 - 4) When finding the domain of a fractional function, you must exclude all the x-values that make the denominator equal to zero, because you can never divide by zero. So, write the denominator as an equation and set it equal to 0. Here's how you do it:  f(x) = 2x/(x2 - 4) x2 - 4 = 0 (x - 2 )(x + 2) = 0 x ≠ (2, - 2) Here's how you do it: x = all real numbers except 2 and -2
summary: Write the problem. Set the denominator equal to zero for fractions with a variable in the denominator. State the domain.