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Three for Thursday 02.25.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.25.2021

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

Can You Claim a Tax Credit for a Vacation?
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Can You Claim a Tax Credit for a Vacation?

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.

Three for Thursday 02.18.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.18.2021

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

Three for Thursday 02.11.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.11.2021

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

Three for Thursday 02.04.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.04.2021

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

Three for Thursday 01.28.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.28.2021

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

Credit Repair in Georgia? Think Again!
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention

Effie Ross

Credit Repair in Georgia? Think Again!

In Georgia, it is unlawful for any business or individual to offer to improve your credit score for money. The only exceptions are some banks and non-profits, who can help you repair your credit.

Three for Thursday 01.21.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.21.2021

I would like to recognize someone who has played a significant role in my life,...

Three for Thursday 01.14.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.14.2021

A few thoughts on originals vs. knockoffs. A friend once told me too many consumers...

Don't Overpay for Your Natural Gas
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Don't Overpay for Your Natural Gas

It may take a little research, but you could probably save hundreds of dollars or more by carefully selecting your natural gas provider.

Three for Thursday 01.07.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.07.2021

When I was a child, I hated when I didn't get my way. As I...

Flag Fiasco
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Flag Fiasco

When a flag company abused people's patriotism, learn how TrustDALE and that flag company restored people's faith.

Three for Thursday 12.31.2020
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 12.31.2020

I've read a lot of articles this year about mental health. I think equilibrium plays...

Three for Thursday 12.24.2020
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 12.24.2020

"Till he appeared, and the soul felt its worth." That's my favorite line from my...

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