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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.

Three for Thursday 12.16.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 12.16.2021

Karma. It's the belief God and/or the universe has a way of evening honorable deeds...

Three for Thursday 12.09.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 12.09.2021

Do you consider yourself a "price" shopper? Perhaps a "cheap" shopper? Chances are, if you...

Do I need moving insurance?
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Do I need moving insurance?

We get more requests to help consumers after they’ve experienced a bad move than nearly any other purchasing experience, and it’s easy to state why: So many things can go wrong.  Here’s an explanation of why you need moving insurance.

Three for Thursday 12.02.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 12.02.2021

How did you choose your most recently hired contractor? Chances are, he/she was recommended by...

A Mother Wants to Know: Why Are Car Insurance Rates so High for Her Teenage Son?
Finance & Tips Automotive

Effie Ross

A Mother Wants to Know: Why Are Car Insurance Rates so High for Her Teenage Son?

A TrustDALE viewer sent us an “Ask Dale” question recently to find out why her teenage son's auto insurance rates are so high.

Three for Thursday 11.25.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 11.25.2021

Do you seek conflict, avoid conflict, or find yourself in both camps? Many consumer-facing companies...