TrustDALE Blog

Adam Cardwell

How are we still married? You might ask yourself that from time to time, but...

Adam Cardwell

Choosing your news feed. As a longtime journalist, I took for granted that people knew...

An honest credit counseling service offers practical advice and legal guidance to help you pay down your debt. Some may even negotiate with your debtors on your behalf. Unfortunately, debt relief is also a magnet for scammers.

Adam Cardwell

Leashes, treats and patience. Regardless our position in life, we all must deal with these....

We recently received an inquiry from Romentha asking if we knew anything about CarShield, an extended car warranty company. She had seen their ads and thought that an extended warranty on her car could come in handy.

Adam Cardwell

Is this real? I get that question all the time. Scammers have become expert at...

Joel ran through a "free" online tax program and filled out all the necessary information. But when it came time to file, he got a message that he is ineligible for free filing.

Adam Cardwell

There are four stages in dealing with a rip off. I have witnessed this thousands...

Adam Cardwell

Intentional deception really bugs me, and it probably bugs you. My friend's dad recently purchased...

We got a question from a consumer about a special tax credit. He had heard that he might be able to deduct $4,000 from his taxes to cover vacation travel expenses in 2020. But before he filed, he asked TrustDALE to confirm this unusual tax credit.

Adam Cardwell

Have you ever shifted from thinking "this is the stupidest thing I've ever done" to...

Adam Cardwell

When I was a kid, I got in a fuss with my mother about tennis...

Adam Cardwell

I'm working on a story today that fits nearly every violation of my mantra F-F-F,...

Adam Cardwell

A few thoughts on self-confidence and self-criticism. It's so important to have both, but in...