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From Appraisal to Upgrade: Smart Ways to Fund a Home Remodel
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

From Appraisal to Upgrade: Smart Ways to Fund a Home Remodel

Planning a major home remodel but already carrying debt? Here's how to finance your project without putting your home – or your future – at risk.

Worn Out Already? Why Cheap Floors Cost You More
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Worn Out Already? Why Cheap Floors Cost You More

Make the right first impression with commercial flooring that’s built to last. Learn how traffic, location, and style impact your bottom line – and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Price Jump Panic: What to Do When a Contractor Changes the Deal
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Price Jump Panic: What to Do When a Contractor Changes the Deal

A homeowner was quoted $10,500 for windows, then told it should’ve been $11,500. Here’s how to protect yourself when prices change after the fact.

Letting Go of the Grand: Smart Ways to Sell Your Piano
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Letting Go of the Grand: Smart Ways to Sell Your Piano

Selling a piano today isn’t what it used to be. Here's how to find the right buyer so your beloved instrument doesn’t just gather dust.

When Life Benches You, But the Gym Won’t Let You Quit
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

When Life Benches You, But the Gym Won’t Let You Quit

Injured and can’t use your gym membership? You might still be stuck paying. Here’s what to do if your gym refuses to cancel your contract, even after an accident.

Signed, Sealed, Stolen? How a MacBook Disappeared in Transit
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Signed, Sealed, Stolen? How a MacBook Disappeared in Transit

When a MacBook never arrived after an Uber delivery, the customer was left hanging. Here's what to do when high-value packages go missing and how to protect yourself from being stuck in delivery limbo.

Forgotten Funds: How to Recover Money You Didn't Know You Had
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Forgotten Funds: How to Recover Money You Didn't Know You Had

Many Americans are owed unclaimed money and don't even know it. Here's how to find your missing deposit or forgotten funds without paying a middleman.

When “Natural” Turns Nasty: A Friend’s Guide to Safe Cancer Support
Healthcare
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

When “Natural” Turns Nasty: A Friend’s Guide to Safe Cancer Support

Helping a friend with cancer? Learn how to support them safely by avoiding scam treatments and exploring legitimate options with medical guidance.

Fans vs. Ticketmaster: Inside the Refund Fight
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Fans vs. Ticketmaster: Inside the Refund Fight

Ticketmaster faced backlash for withholding refunds on postponed events. Here’s how public pressure led to a policy shift, and what fans need to know now to claim their money.

Driveway Damage and a Delivery Dodge: When Accountability Rolls In Late
Exterior & Landscaping Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Driveway Damage and a Delivery Dodge: When Accountability Rolls In Late

When a mystery delivery truck crushed their brick border and vanished, one couple turned detective. What happened next is a masterclass in consumer persistence and accountability.

The Price of Saying Goodbye: A Closer Look at Funeral Costs and Taxes
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Price of Saying Goodbye: A Closer Look at Funeral Costs and Taxes

Many consumers are shocked to learn sales tax applies to funeral items like caskets and vaults. Learn how funeral costs are taxed and how you can save money while planning a meaningful goodbye.

Ask Dale: Did I do the right thing by walking away from a car deal?
Finance & Tips Automotive

Laura Lovejoy

Ask Dale: Did I do the right thing by walking away from a car deal?

Will walked away from a car deal after realizing a lower interest rate would actually cost more. Dale reassures him that trusting his instincts was smart. This story highlights the importance of understanding contracts and being ready to walk away.

Boxed In: What It Means When a Business Only Has a P.O. Box
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Boxed In: What It Means When a Business Only Has a P.O. Box

A business without a physical address might not be breaking the law, but that doesn’t mean you should trust them. Here’s what it really means when a company only lists a P.O. Box.

Digital Prying Eyes: What You Really Need to Know About Webcam Spying
Safety & Security
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Digital Prying Eyes: What You Really Need to Know About Webcam Spying

Worried your laptop camera might be spying on you? Here’s how to protect your privacy with one simple step – and what kind of digital snooping you actually need to worry about.