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Check References When Choosing A Contractor
It is one of the easiest things to do, but it is also one of the most overlooked steps in choosing a home contractor: verifying references. All of the good
Home Buyers Readily Embrace Foreclosed Homes
The spring home buying/selling season is offering a mixed bag of news as home prices continue to fall and as buyers carefully weigh their options before jumping into the market.
Know Your Consumer Financial Rights
An informed consumer is a wise consumer, but many Americans are not simply uninformed, rather they are misinformed when it comes to their financial rights. That is almost to be
Senate Agrees To Control Credit Card Practices
If you are a proponent of Big Government, then the U.S. Senate’s recent action designed to limit the practices of credit card providers doesn’t come as any surprise to you.
New Car Buying Tips For Today’s Buyers
Consumers shopping for a new car are probably aware that some spectacular buys are awaiting them. This is due mostly to a market that has basically collapsed, forcing car manufacturers
Smart Tips To Help You Lower Your Car Insurance Costs
When was the last time you checked your car insurance policy? Admittedly, I pay scant attention to my renewal notices as they typically go down every six months because my
Credit Card Fees Surge For International Purchases
That American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard that has served you well for so many years could prove more costly to you if you were to use it outside of
As Hurricane Season Approaches, Food Storage Planning Takes Precedence
Have you ever lived through a major hurricane? I have. Twenty years ago Hurricane Hugo slammed ashore all across the South Carolina lowcountry coast, wrecking havoc everywhere. Our home was
Debit Card Usage Increases, Credit Card Usage Decreases
Consumer, media and market research firm Mintel recently confirmed what some analysts have been suspecting: America’s love affair with credit cards is on the decline. Instead, consumers are being a
You Can Save Money On Travel This Summer
Families who are making vacation plans for summer travel are understandably hesitant to commit their funds early on given the current economic climate. In addition, recent small increases in gas
Credit Report Errors? You Can Fix Them Yourself!
If you’ve recently received a copy of your credit report from either Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion (the three major credit reporting agencies) you might be surprised by just how much
Realtor Group Urges Action Against Foreclosure Scams
You’re hanging onto your home with all of your energy, trying to keep up with payments despite having lost a significant chunk of your income due to a furlough. Weeks
You Can Trim Your Credit Card Rate
Lots of people are infuriated with their banks as they learn that their credit card interest rates have suddenly climbed higher. These consumers haven’t done anything wrong, having paid their
Your Bank And Free Checking Accounts
Banking fees have been climbing at an alarming rate over the years. These days, it is common to learn about a bank charging $36 for one returned check, $25 for
A World of Thanks to Our Military Heroes
Today is Memorial Day, the day that we offer our thanks to the men and women who lost their lives in military service to our country. Numerous communities across the