Posted February 5, 2010 - 06:00 by Xin Lu
Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation
Recently Toyota Motor Corp. has been plagued with bad news as it recalled millions of cars and stopped selling several of its products affected with braking issues. These problems have prompted Kelley Blue Book, the pricing guide for used car transactions to lower suggested rates on the affected Toyota vehicles by 1 to 3 percent, and a company spokesperson said "there may be further devaluation ahead." Would you buy one of these vehicles despite of these issues?
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Posted January 26, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
A good budget is the best tool for reaching your financial goals. If you've ever begun a budget only to give it up days, weeks or months later, or know someone who has, you need to read this post.
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Posted January 25, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy. See what bankruptcy looks like through the eyes of someone who's lived it.
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Posted January 22, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
Paying half a bill is better than paying it all. But is going to a debt settlement company the way to do it? Understand how these companies work, then decide for yourself.
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Posted January 21, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
Budgeting, Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer look at credit counseling.
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Posted January 20, 2010 - 07:00 by Stacy Johnson
Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation
Extended car warranties can keep you from wrecking the family budget. But you need to shop them as carefully as you do your car. Here are three things to look for.
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Posted January 19, 2010 - 06:00 by Paul Michael
Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation
In this day and age, with heightened airport security and insane flying fears, it may seem like an odd piece of advice. But for at least one guy, it's working. Put a gun in your checked bags and keep your valuables safe.
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Posted January 17, 2010 - 08:00 by Xin Lu
Consumer Affairs
This week a government committee is investigating the cause of the financial crisis by interrogating bank titans what exactly went wrong. Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis Unstoppable by Mark Gilbert is exactly what these government officials need to read to learn what went on in the last few years to cause the debacle. Here are some of what I learned from the book.
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Posted January 14, 2010 - 06:00 by Andrea Dickson
Consumer Affairs
My bank thinks I should feel comfortable with one of their employees toting around a personal notebook containing my social security number. Should I?
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Posted January 11, 2010 - 07:00 by Xin Lu
Consumer Affairs
This year the United States Census Bureau will be conducting its regularly scheduled census. Every address in the United States will receive a census form and census workers will be sent to those who do not respond. Unfortunately, con artists may be taking the opportunity to run scams. Here are some tips for avoiding a census related scam.
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