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Driving Nowhere: How Your Car Loan Could Stall Your Credit Goals
Finance & Tips Automotive
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Driving Nowhere: How Your Car Loan Could Stall Your Credit Goals

If your in-house car loan isn't boosting your credit score, you're not alone. Here's why – and what smart steps you can take today to build better credit.

After the Storm: Are Insurance Adjusters Really on Your Side?
Finance & Tips
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

After the Storm: Are Insurance Adjusters Really on Your Side?

Not sure who to trust after storm damage? Learn when to hire a public adjuster, how they work, and why it could make or break your insurance claim.

Debt After Payment? Why Your Medical Bill Might Come Back to Bite You
Finance & Tips Healthcare
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Debt After Payment? Why Your Medical Bill Might Come Back to Bite You

Medical billing errors can land even fully paid patients in collections. Here’s how to dispute the debt and protect your credit.

Botched at the Front Door: When Paying Upfront Costs You Big
Scam Prevention Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Botched at the Front Door: When Paying Upfront Costs You Big

A homeowner’s dream door restoration turns into a nightmare, exposing the dangers of paying 100% upfront. Learn how to protect yourself before hiring contractors.

Viral Vendetta: How a Contractor Weaponized Social Media Against a Client
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Viral Vendetta: How a Contractor Weaponized Social Media Against a Client

A home renovation gone wrong spirals into cyberbullying and a courtroom battle. Learn how one woman's ordeal reveals critical lessons for homeowners today.

The High Cost of Trust: How to Shield Yourself from Investment Scams
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The High Cost of Trust: How to Shield Yourself from Investment Scams

Protect yourself and your loved ones from the rising threat of elder fraud and crypto scams. Learn the latest tactics scammers use and how to stay one step ahead.

Rental Car Roulette: When the Car Breaks, Do You Pay?
Finance & Tips Automotive
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Rental Car Roulette: When the Car Breaks, Do You Pay?

Locked out of your rental car? Learn how one traveler fought back against unfair fees, and how you can protect yourself when rental car companies shift the blame.

Driven Into Danger: The Stolen Car a Dealer Never Should've Sold
Automotive Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Driven Into Danger: The Stolen Car a Dealer Never Should've Sold

A Georgia dealership sold a stolen car to a young buyer, trapping him in a dangerous and costly situation. Here’s how it happened, and how you can protect yourself.

The Costly Shortcut: Why DIY Pressure Washing Could Wreck Your Home
Cleaning Repair & Maintenance
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Costly Shortcut: Why DIY Pressure Washing Could Wreck Your Home

Cheap pressure washing may sound like a deal, but it could cost you big. Learn why hiring a pro is safer, and often more affordable in the long run.

The Forever Home Fix: Why Homeowners Are Investing in Masonry Over Moving
Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Forever Home Fix: Why Homeowners Are Investing in Masonry Over Moving

Homeowners are investing in masonry over moving. Discover why patios, stone siding, and smart design are the new keys to a forever home.

The Flooring Trap: Why "20 Years of Experience" Could Be Costing You Big
Scam Prevention Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Flooring Trap: Why "20 Years of Experience" Could Be Costing You Big

Hiring a flooring contractor? Learn why “20 years of experience” might not be enough, and how to spot professionals who stay on top of modern flooring innovations.

Stuck in Renovation Limbo? Here’s Why Your Home Project Might Be Delayed
Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Stuck in Renovation Limbo? Here’s Why Your Home Project Might Be Delayed

Home renovation taking too long? Learn the real reasons behind contractor delays — from permitting and weather to poor communication — and how to protect your project from stalling.

Stolen Refunds: The Scam That Resurfaces Every Spring
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Stolen Refunds: The Scam That Resurfaces Every Spring

Scammers are stealing tax refunds using fake filings and stolen Social Security numbers. Learn how to protect your identity and stop them before they strike.

Tap and Trap: The Toll Scam That Starts with a Text
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Tap and Trap: The Toll Scam That Starts with a Text

Drivers across Georgia are receiving fake toll payment texts designed to steal money and personal data. Learn how to spot the scam, protect yourself, and verify real Peach Pass charges before it's too late.