CONSUMER WATCH: IF IT'S TIME TO CALL IN THE PROS- WATCH OUT! Topic Summary: When it comes time to hire a professional to fix major systems in your home, there are several precautions that you should be aware of. The first, don't let your systems degrade to the point of having an emergency. Do
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07/28/2012
After receiving an inheritance, you need to determine how to incorporate those assets, whether stocks, bonds, real estate, or some other asset, into your finances. Consider these points during the process: Determine what you will receive and when. Inheritances typically don't come in the for
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07/22/2012
Topic Summary: Just about every time a new Walmart is planned, many local residents claim that more crime, pollution and congestion will result from allowing the new strip mall to proceed. In the past, the same vocal residents claimed a negative impact on home values. A recent economic impa
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07/20/2012
Topic Summary: On June 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that 12.8 million Americans with health insurance were due $1.1 billion in rebates under the act's medical loss ratio rule that took effect last year.That Affordable Care Act rule requires insurance compani
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07/14/2012
HOME SALES TAX I thought you might find this interesting, -- maybe even SICKENING! The National Association of Realtors is all over this and working to get it repealed, -- before it takes effect. But, I am very pleased we aren't the only ones who know about this ploy to steal billions from un
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07/09/2012
Tax Savings on Life Insurance Gift Years ago, you may have purchased life insurance to protect minor children or your company in the event of your untimely death. Now, your business is thriving, your children are independent and you don't need the policy. Yet if you simply drop it, you may
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07/04/2012
Happy Birthday America, Independence day is here and we are free to enjoy our beautiful country. Everyday I thank the lord and our service men and women for their continued commitment to preserve our freedom. Seems like more and more this country is dissolving our past and forgetting what this gr
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07/03/2012
Rodger Mucci said it best. Everytime you call for some assistance you have to push a number. Whatever happend to customer service. Great post Rodger, keep up the good work. I WANT TO TALK TO A PERSON......QUIT TELLING ME TO PRESS NUMBERS! Nothing infuriates me more than automated phone answering
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07/02/2012
BE ALERT TO THE DANGER OF IDENTITY THEFT Keeping Your Name Clear Identity theft is a growing problem. It can result in a ruined credit record and even the loss of your life savings.Many people think it's a problem that could not happen to them. But even if you are careful about storing persona
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07/02/2012
Topic Summary: If you find yourself unable to pay what you owe the IRS, there are things you can do. The IRS recently unveiled a few new programs to help struggling individual taxpayers and small business owners pay off tax debts and avoid tax liens. Also see the informative videos on the co
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07/01/2012