Patrick Harwood

Patrick Harwood

Patrick Harwood has been a professional writer and editor since 2004, specializing in articles about spectator sports, personal finance and law. He has contributed to family of magazines and websites.

How to Find Out If a House Was Condemned

Legal

How to Find Out If a House Was Condemned

If you're buying property that you would like to renovate and rent out to future tenants, or you're a tenant and suspicious that your landlord may be violating

Types of Retirement Bonds

Finance

Types of Retirement Bonds

Generating current income is an important consideration for many retirees, and investing in bonds can be an excellent way to get current income without taking a

How to Fill Out a Power of Attorney

Legal

How to Fill Out a Power of Attorney

Preparing and executing a power of attorney is serious business. A power of attorney allows you to designate to another trusted individual the ability to make d

Difference Between Bonds and Loans

Finance

Difference Between Bonds and Loans

Bonds are a way to loan money for investors who do not have the large amount of capital needed to fund most corporate or municipal projects. Instead of going to

Office Etiquette & Perfumes

Careers

Office Etiquette & Perfumes

While a small spritz of scent may brighten your day, it may be an assault on an office mate's sense of smell. A personal scent might be in bad taste within the

How to Get Maryland Land Records

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How to Get Maryland Land Records

Maryland land records consist of property deeds and documentation of wills and estates. Maryland land records can also include mortgages and liens against a dee

Common Workplace Ethics Violations

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Common Workplace Ethics Violations

An ethical company is one in which the employees and management trust one another and work to the common good. Ethics violations carry a wide variety of consequ

What Is the Correct CV Format?

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What Is the Correct CV Format?

Creating a CV, or curriculum vitae, for the purposes of applying for a job is one of the most critical steps in the process. A poorly constructed CV will reflec

How to Invest in Mutual Bond Funds

Finance

How to Invest in Mutual Bond Funds

Whether you are looking for current income, safety or a combination of both, bonds and bond mutual funds can be a good investment. Bond mutual funds can also be

How to Transfer Series EE Savings Bonds

Finance

How to Transfer Series EE Savings Bonds

U.S. savings bonds, such as the series EE, can be excellent investments as well as gifts. Many parents and grandparents purchase series EE savings bonds for the