Smart Money: Read the Fine Print
Do you read the fine print before you sign something? I do! Why? Because When you put your signature to something, you can be held legally liable for whatever is written on that page.
This has burned me a few times. Back when we were first married, we bought a car. My husband and I were bickering about the type of car, so I didn't read the contract carefully. I forget what the interest rate was, but it was something outrageous. Since I had signed the contract, I was stuck with it.
Then years later, when I was signing a real estate contract, they made a major mistake on it. Cost me about $1,000 bucks to fix because we ended up having to probate my father's will to correct it.
Then years later, when I was signing a real estate contract, they made a major mistake on it. Cost me about $1,000 bucks to fix because we ended up having to probate my father's will to correct it.
So, now whenever I have to sign something, I stop and read it first. Sometimes people look at me oddly when I do it, but generally they are pretty understanding.
Have you ever had an experience where signing without reading something has caused you a problem?
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6 comments:
Hubs is the one here who doesn't read the fine print. He's gotten much better over the years though...it's so important! It's good you put it out there!
I need to get better at reading the fine print. I am more of a let's get this done girl so I move to quickly when making decisions! Love your blog and thanks so much for stopping by today!XOXO Jessica
Momma always said, "If you sign before you read you are a dumb***" So actually I do read first. LOL
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I have gotten in the habit of not reading any longer. I used to read every word and after a million ga zillion odd looks, I gave it up. Now, I just hope and trust that people are telling me the truth when I am signing something. I should definitely start reading again. Thanks for the reminder.
I just bought a car and I read each paper very carefully. In the past, I think I would have signed away. A good reminder to be so careful these days.
I'm with you! The hubs is in the car business, so I know how crazy it can get.
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