Erin Ackerman's (erinacker) Blog

The verbal warnings issued for using handheld devices while driving will turn into traffic tickets as of Sunday. While we probably all appreciate the "grace period" of this new law which was enacted as of October 1, 2011, I think there may have been confusion as to how the law is applied and when...

When you purchase electronics or appliances, you are usually offered a warranty to protect yourself against unforeseen repair or replacement needs.  Do you generally purchase warranties, or waive them after assessing your calculated risk? When purchasing a home you may want to consider purchasing...

Nevada law requires the Tax Assessor to determine property values on an annual basis, which in turn dictates the Assessed Value (Assessed Value = Current Market Value times 35%) and Annual Property Taxes (Annual Property Taxes = Assessed Value times the Tax Rate (currently 3.5%)) due for your hom...