PRACTICAL TRAVELER; When Renting Cars Abroad, It’s Renter Beware

I ONCE rented a car at an agency in a garage under the Villa Borghese in Rome. The parking structure was tight and poorly lighted, and before I even exited I put a dent in the vehicle, thanks to a low concrete barrier I couldn’t see in the rearview mirror. I’m a careful driver at home with a clean record. But renting abroad poses read more >>

THE APPRAISAL; N.Y. Landlords Use Private Eyes to ID Illegal Tenants

As a parade of slovenly dressed 20-somethings passed through the entrance of a downtown Manhattan apartment building on a weekday afternoon, these seemingly savvy New Yorkers did not seem to notice they were the subjects of a photo shoot. That is because this shoot was covertly orchestrated by their landlord, who had hired a private investigator to read more >>

For Women Who Drive, The Stereotypes Die Hard

Consider these hypothetical situations and identify the driver: mom or dad? 1. You need to get somewhere fast, and have few inhibitions about scattering pedestrians like pigeons, honking and playing chicken with anyone who dares challenge your ownership of the road. 2. You need to get somewhere in a reasonable period of time, without scaring the read more >>