TrustDALE Blog

When a hurricane is looming, the smart move is to stay far away from the predicted path of destruction. But for some travelers, caution can come with a hefty price tag, especially when it involves a vacation rental.

At TrustDALE, we’ve seen countless examples of homeowners being duped by dishonest contractors after a storm, and we’re here to ensure you don’t become one of them.

Watch the video to see what happens when Kelly's Facebook account was hacked.

In a shocking revelation, the FBI’s latest report on elder fraud shows that scammers stole an astonishing $3.4 billion from American retirees in 2023.

In the 1970’s, customer service reigned supreme in the rental car business. Remember Avis? we try harder! But according to Jim Laffiteau, getting any customer service now-a-days is, well, almost impossible.

Today’s question is from Lauren. She tells us — I got an advertisement from a company called own well. They claim they can reduce my property taxes by fighting for a lower assessed value on my home. I’m intrigued, but what’s the catch?

Did you get a recent notice that it’s time to update your billing information for prime, Netflix, ESPN all access or Etsy? If you have, delete it because it’s a digital scam!

There’s a real debate raging over the true value of a college degree. Forty years ago, it was undeniable that people who extended their formal education beyond high school earned more money and enjoyed a greater lifestyle than those who didn’t. Today thos

Here’s another edition of “you don’t know what you don’t know.” There has been attention lately on “lunch shaming,” the practice of embarrassing children whose parents have not paid their child’s lunch bill. Here’s why a lot of parents who can, don’t want

I want to tell you about a warranty that works! A couple of years ago, I bought a $350 electric chainsaw at the Home Depot. In a departure from the norm for me, I also paid $55 for a three-year warranty. Recently the battery failed. Like most consumers, I

Offer for a free vacation if I sign up for something. Is is too good to be true?

Chick-fil-A is not my favorite meal choice, but it is one of my favorite meal destinations, and here is why. I was rounding the drive through one recent evening and caught an old obscure song on my car radio. My window was down, and the young man taking m

I tend to believe good things will stay the same or simply get better. Ok, that’s not a bad world view, but it is a bit pollyannish. Recently, I lost another great friend. His name was Perry.  He lived life to the fullest up to the end, and I believe

What’s wrong with football? If you know me personally, you know I’m a big football fan. So, I have noticed a trend of more people promoting the viewpoint that the game, especially the pro game is rigged. People, (even some I otherwise respect) claim their