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Three for Thursday 02.17.2022
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.17.2022

When was the last time you admitted you were wrong? I find it fascinating that...

Could you qualify for a mobile home grant?
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Could you qualify for a mobile home grant?

The USDA offers grants for home repair and improvement to homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements. However, the biggest grant is $7,500.

Three for Thursday 02.10.2022
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.10.2022

What's your go-to consumer help platform? If you're reading this, it might be TrustDALE and...

Three for Thursday 02.03.2022
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.03.2022

"I can't believe what they charged me!" It's a complaint I hear from time to...

Three for Thursday 01.27.2022
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.27.2022

I had a somewhat unique upbringing, in that I have two hometowns: Concord, Alabama and...

Is the Cold Weather Heating Up Your Utility Bills?
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Is the Cold Weather Heating Up Your Utility Bills?

The cold weather is here, and with it comes higher utility bills. If you're looking for ways to reduce the amount of money you're spending on energy each month, don't worry - we've got you covered.

Three for Thursday 01.20.2022
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.20.2022

"Held at gunpoint." That was the slug I read in my inbox from Nextdoor Tuesday....

Dreaming of home renovations in 2022? Here are some options to pay for them.
Finance & Tips Home Services

Effie Ross

Dreaming of home renovations in 2022? Here are some options to pay for them.

If you can save up money you can avoid incurring more debt. But not every homeowner has the time or the finances to save up enough cash for this kind of project.

Three for Thursday 01.13.2022
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.13.2022

People ask me, "Dale, do you ever withdraw your endorsement or remove companies from your...

What's the best way to sell a piano?
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

What's the best way to sell a piano?

We get lots of questions from real consumers. However, this one is a little different than most.

Here's what you need to know about refunds for airline tickets.
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Here's what you need to know about refunds for airline tickets.

The consumer, Kenneth, explained that he had purchased four same-day travel tickets on Priceline for $1,700 using a credit card. Within two hours he cancelled the tickets directly with the airline and notified his credit card of the cancelled charge.

Three for Thursday 01.06.2022
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.06.2022

The sign read "Selected items always 50% off." First, it worked at one level because...

Three for Thursday 12.23.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 12.23.2021

My favorite carol is Oh Holy Night, and my favorite line is "Long lay the...

More Questions About AWOL Landlords
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

More Questions About AWOL Landlords

Recently, we heard from three different consumers with the same general problem.

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