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When is Painting DIY and When Do You Need the Pros
Home Services

When is Painting DIY and When Do You Need the Pros

Painting is one of those tasks that many people think they can do themselves, but it's not always as easy as it looks. There are definite advantages to DIY painting projects - you can save money and get the satisfaction of a job well done.

This is How to Tell When You are Being Scammed
Scam Prevention

This is How to Tell When You are Being Scammed

Scammers steal millions and millions of dollars every year from honest people. At TrustDALE, we work hard to expose scammers and other bad people who want to take your money.

Three for Thursday 01.19.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.19.2023

Do you represent your company, or do you "re-present" your company? I was listening to...

Outdoor Lighting to Make Your Home Look Like a Resort
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services

Outdoor Lighting to Make Your Home Look Like a Resort

Looking to add some extra curb appeal to your home? consider hiring an outdoor lighting company! Outdoor lighting can not only improve the look of your home but also make it more welcoming and inviting for guests.

Will my heirs inherit my debt?
Finance & Tips

Will my heirs inherit my debt?

Your outstanding debts won't follow you to your grave, but your next of kin may have to pay them. Or will they? Dale explains whether a woman is responsible for her deceased father's debt. Here’s a question from a real consumer - just like you!

When Do You Need a Contractor?
Home Services

When Do You Need a Contractor?

When it comes to home repairs or renovations, many of us try to take on the work ourselves. But sometimes, a project is simply too big or too complicated for an amateur.

A New Year, A New Basement
Home Services

A New Year, A New Basement

Whether you’re looking for extra space or simply want to create an area where your family can spend time together, upgrading your basement is the perfect project.

Three for Thursday 01.12.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.12.2023

Are you a reasonable person? If you subscribe to Three for Thursday, I'm betting you...

Can I Sue My Home Inspector?
Finance & Tips Home Services

Can I Sue My Home Inspector?

A consumer is saddled with thousands of dollars of problems that were not caught by their home inspector or disclosed by the seller. Who is responsible for the cost of repairs for issues missed during the evaluation?

Three for Thursday 01.05.2023
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.05.2023

You might not know I'm a huge fan of Quick Trip (thank you Clark Howard),...

Make 2023 the Year of Letting Go
Finance & Tips

Make 2023 the Year of Letting Go

If there's one thing that we can all agree on, it's that the world is full of too much stuff. And not just physical stuff - but digital stuff as well. We are constantly inundated with emails, notifications, and messages.

Three for Thursday 12.29.2022
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 12.29.2022

It's the last week of the year, and I have covid. No request for pity...

New Year? There's No Time Like The Present To Go Electric
Home Services

New Year? There's No Time Like The Present To Go Electric

The new year is a great time to switch to an EV car. In fact, 2023 is looking like it might be the perfect year for EV cars.

Is there a stalker trying to buy your car?
Automotive Scam Prevention

Is there a stalker trying to buy your car?

Gloria B. loves a good puzzle, but when a handwritten letter appeared in her mailbox, she was puzzled by how much a stranger knew about her.

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