TrustDALE Blog

Insights on Companies and Trust

Dale's Consumer Do's and Don'ts April 2023
Finance & Tips
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Dale's Consumer Do's and Don'ts April 2023

Today’ we’re focusing on the second letter and word from my acronym, F which stands for Funds. When someone offers...

Three for Thursday 03.30.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 03.30.2023

Dr. King said, "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward...

Should I be worried about bad property reviews?
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Should I be worried about bad property reviews?

On today’s “Ask Dale,” should I check rental reviews BEFORE I sign a lease? Let’s find out!

Three for Thursday 03.23.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 03.23.2023

I saw a Cracker Barrell ad on my Facebook feed for the first time earlier...

Why do things cost more when I hire a contractor?
Finance & Tips Home Services

Effie Ross

Why do things cost more when I hire a contractor?

The question on so many people’s minds? How do you justify the profit margin between the retail cost of materials or equipment versus the amount a company charges a consumer for it.

Three for Thursday 03.16.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 03.16.2023

Is a zebra black with white stripes, or white with black stripes? The actual answer...

Three For Thursday 03.09.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three For Thursday 03.09.2023

I'm about to share some bad news... Our justice system is in big trouble, and...

This Could Happen to You: Woman Receives $68,000+ Water Bill With No Explanation
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

This Could Happen to You: Woman Receives $68,000+ Water Bill With No Explanation

Yvonne Wes contacted us when she ended up with an outrageous water bill. “They never explained how that water bill got that high,” she told us.

Dale's Consumer Do's and Don'ts March 2023
Finance & Tips
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Dale's Consumer Do's and Don'ts March 2023

Today’s helpful hint focuses on the very first step in FFF DEAL I call FAST.  This is the emotion you...

When Do You Need a Tax Attorney?
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

When Do You Need a Tax Attorney?

Are you looking for a tax attorney in Georgia? Whether you're an individual or a business owner, the taxes that need to be taken care of can seem overwhelming and complex.

Three for Thursday 03.02.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 03.02.2023

A close friend of mine recently mentioned the suppression of information on a popular social...

Amazon Delivered Her Single Order to Seven Wrong Addresses In a Row
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Amazon Delivered Her Single Order to Seven Wrong Addresses In a Row

I’ve been using Amazon for many, many years…” started the complaint from Alyana. But when she ordered $800 worth of items online from the retail giant, it ended up on other people’s doorsteps!

Three for Thursday 02.23.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.23.2023

My mind today is on truth and trust circles. As artificial intelligence and profit motive...

Is Pyrex Really Made in the USA?
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Is Pyrex Really Made in the USA?

A cookware giant is taking some heat for false advertisement. We all have one of these in our kitchens: a Pyrex glass measuring cup. But Pyrex’s parent company, Instant Brand, is taking some heat from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).