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What Happens When a Company Won't Honor its Lifetime Warranty on a Gutter System
Repair & Maintenance Finance & Tips Home Services

Effie Ross

What Happens When a Company Won't Honor its Lifetime Warranty on a Gutter System

Lifetime warranties are great. They give you the peace of mind that should anything go wrong with your product during is expected lifetime, the company will cover it. That’s what Peter thought when he bought gutters with a lifetime warranty.

Three for Thursday 07.15.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 07.15.2021

Crime. Shootings. Excessive speeding. Road rage. Unruly flight passengers. Vaccine avoidance. These are what I...

Are You Hiring a Contractor? Beware of Mechanic's Liens
Finance & Tips Home Services

Effie Ross

Are You Hiring a Contractor? Beware of Mechanic's Liens

If you’re having work done on your home, you’re probably dealing with some kind of contractor. But what many homeowners don’t realize about how contractors work could end up costing them.

Don't Sweat Your Move this Summer Moving Season - Learn How!
Finance & Tips Home Services

Effie Ross

Don't Sweat Your Move this Summer Moving Season - Learn How!

More than 70% of all house moves take place in the months between May and September. We’ve done the heavy lifting (pun intended!) to help you plan your summer move.

Three for Thursday 07.08.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 07.08.2021

Who are the ten most influential people in your life? The first three or four...

This Tenant's Rent was Stolen, and He was Nearly Evicted
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention

Effie Ross

This Tenant's Rent was Stolen, and He was Nearly Evicted

More than 40 million American households pay rent every month. The expectation is simple: pay your rent and stay in your home. But Michael Jenkins found out that it wasn't as straightforward as that.

Three for Thursday 07.01.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 07.01.2021

Do you think you're smarter than me? Chances are, you are. But I don't believe...

Three for Thursday 06.24.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 06.24.2021

Fate. What comes around goes around. Karma. Call it what you will, I believe in...

Three for Thursday 06.17.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 06.17.2021

Clear communication. I'm reminded daily of its importance. Writing a clear and easy to understand...

Three for Thursday 06.10.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 06.10.2021

It's been said that character is what you do when no one is looking... Here's...

Three for Thursday 06.03.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 06.03.2021

Treating symptoms, not causes. I'm in the customer service business and I usually see transactions...

Three for Thursday 05.27.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 05.27.2021

Always strive for three estimates. How many times have you hear me say that? Virginia...

Three for Thursday 05.20.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 05.20.2021

Perspective. I was reminded of that word this past week when our TrustDALE GM Laura...

Does simply posting a sign mean an HOA is not responsible for damage?
Finance & Tips Safety & Security

Effie Ross

Does simply posting a sign mean an HOA is not responsible for damage?

When she complained to the homeowners association about her damaged vehicle, she was directed to a small sign posted by the gate that says they are not responsible for any damage. Could a simple sign make that true?

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