New York, NY: Sterling Publishing Co, 2006. A nice reading copy. Pages are clean and bright. Binding is tight. Book and jacket show some shelfwear. . First Edition, 1st printing. Hard Cover. Very Good -/Good +.

Synopsis

Get inside information from those in the know on how to protect your money, your rights, and your health—with the most complete, practical, and easy-to-follow collection of consumer wisdom ever assembled.In this essential action guide by dogged consumer reporter Sid Kirchheimer, more than 100 leading experts reveal smart and specific tips, techniques, and tactics that anyone can use to avoid being victimized—financially, physically, or emotionally. Car salesmen disclose secret strategies to save you thousands of dollars on your next vehicle purchase. Repairmen divulge the tricks of their trades … and disclose the advice you’ll need to get superior service at an honest price. Con men and crooks offer defensive directives to deprive thieves of your money, your possessions, and your identity.Kirchheimer gets the experts to cough up everyday counsel as well. Doctors share simple steps you can take today to guard against medical errors and lower your health-care costs. Attorneys tell how to protect yourself in a courtroom and in daily life. Industry insiders and consumer advocates detail when, where, and how to get the most for your time and money: They expose all sorts of stealthy solutions for saving when you buy a home or apply for a mortgage, telephone service, or a credit card. They even tell you how to save big on travel arrangements, and how to secure a college scholarship for less-than-Dean’s List students!

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Bookseller: after-words bookstore (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 106362
Title: Scam Proof Your Life
Author: Kirchheimer, Sid
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good -
Jacket Condition: Good +
Edition: First Edition, 1st printing
ISBN 10: 1402730411
ISBN 13: 9781402730412
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 2006
Keywords: AGING
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