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Double Trouble: What to Do When You Get Multiple Breach Notices
Safety & Security
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Double Trouble: What to Do When You Get Multiple Breach Notices

Confused about receiving multiple data breach letters? Learn how to spot a real notice, what credit monitoring really covers, and how to protect your identity from lingering threats.

Georgia Drivers: Don’t Get Tricked by This Car Registration Shortcut
Automotive Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Georgia Drivers: Don’t Get Tricked by This Car Registration Shortcut

Georgia drivers are being redirected to third-party car registration sites charging unnecessary fees. Learn how to avoid overpaying and renew your registration safely.

The Inheritance Scam: How a Stranger’s Fortune Could Cost You Yours
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Inheritance Scam: How a Stranger’s Fortune Could Cost You Yours

A Georgia resident receives a suspicious letter tied to a foreign inheritance. Learn how inheritance scams work, and how to protect yourself from emotional and financial manipulation.

When A Lease Survives A Breakup: The Hidden Risks of Co-Signing
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

When A Lease Survives A Breakup: The Hidden Risks of Co-Signing

Breaking up doesn’t break your lease. If you co-signed a car lease with a partner who’s no longer in the picture, your credit could still suffer. Here’s what you need to know, and how to protect yourself.

Why Canceling Your Gym Membership Feels Like a Workout
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Why Canceling Your Gym Membership Feels Like a Workout

Canceling a gym membership isn't always as easy as signing up. Here’s why it’s difficult, and how to protect yourself from getting stuck in an unwanted contract.

Spam Overload? Here’s How to Block Political Text Messages
Safety & Security
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Spam Overload? Here’s How to Block Political Text Messages

Getting bombarded with political text messages you never signed up for? Learn how to stop spam texts, filter them out, and protect your phone number from future unwanted messages.

From Legacy to Loss: How a Cemetery Error Disrupted a Sacred Goodbye
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

From Legacy to Loss: How a Cemetery Error Disrupted a Sacred Goodbye

A burial plot mixup left a grieving Atlanta family blindsided. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how you can protect your loved ones from similar distress by planning ahead.

Pet- and Kid-Friendly Flooring: What’s Best for a Busy Home?
Home Services

Laura Lovejoy

Pet- and Kid-Friendly Flooring: What’s Best for a Busy Home?

Discover the best pet- and kid-friendly flooring options for your home, from durable vinyl to cozy cork. Learn what works best for busy families, and find certified flooring pros at TrustDALE.com.

Beat the Heat: Why a Summer HVAC Check-Up Is Essential for Your Home
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Laura Lovejoy

Beat the Heat: Why a Summer HVAC Check-Up Is Essential for Your Home

Get your AC ready for summer with a professional HVAC check-up. Improve efficiency, avoid breakdowns, and extend your system’s life. Find certified, trusted HVAC pros near you at TrustDALE.com.

Damage Control: What You Need to Know Before Water Destroys Your Home
Repair & Maintenance Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Damage Control: What You Need to Know Before Water Destroys Your Home

Undetected water damage turned into a mold nightmare for one family. Here's what you can learn from their experience, and why immediate action makes all the difference.

The Scam Survival Guide: How to Spot Trouble and What to Do About It
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Scam Survival Guide: How to Spot Trouble and What to Do About It

Think you’ve been scammed by a contractor? Learn how to spot the signs, what to do next, and how to protect yourself and others from falling into the same trap.

Rolling the Wrong Way: A Rental Car Nightmare on Four Bald Tires
Finance & Tips Automotive
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Rolling the Wrong Way: A Rental Car Nightmare on Four Bald Tires

A Texas couple's vacation was nearly derailed by unsafe tires on their rental car. Their pushback exposed a troubling policy, and led to a rare win against “customer no-service.”

Credit Repair or Credit Despair? The Truth Behind the Promise
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Credit Repair or Credit Despair? The Truth Behind the Promise

Many credit repair services make bold claims, but can they really erase bad credit? Here’s what you need to know before you pay for promises they can’t keep.

Stuck in the System: The Costly Truth About Clearing Wrongful Evictions
Finance & Tips Safety & Security
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Stuck in the System: The Costly Truth About Clearing Wrongful Evictions

A renter wrongly evicted finds herself shut out of new apartments. Learn what to do if an eviction error is haunting your record and how to take back control of your rental future.