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BEWARE: EXPENSIVE PACKAGES CAN LAND YOU IN JAIL!
Robert said he was just trying to do the right thing, but instead he ended up being charged with a felony! His story serves as a stark reminder of how easily one can be caught up in a criminal scheme without ever leaving the comfort of their own home. If this sounds farfetched to you,…
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NO MORE FROZEN PIPES
During the winter there is no telling when temperatures will fall and pipes will freeze – especially overnight. If that happens, you could have a major mess on your hands! That’s because water expands as pipes freeze, often causing pipes to burst. The results can be devastating. Even with insurance coverage, the inconvenience is terrible.…
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ESTATE PLANNING: THE WRONG WAY!
Parents, don’t make this common mistake! If you want to leave your home to the kids, do it the right way or you will trigger massive taxes. Some people, in an effort to avoid probate court, will do stupid things. One of the most foolish things is when kids have their parents sign a “Quit-claim…
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USED CAR EXTENDED WARRANTY? NO!
I would NEVER buy a used car warranty. Why? Because of the “escape” clauses in almost all of them. If your used car warranty contains one of the following clauses, beware!
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NEW CAR EXTENDED WARRANTY? NO!
Extended warranties on new cars are funny things. After a dealer tries to convince us on the quality and dependability of the new car they are selling us, they then try to sell us a warranty because they’re not that reliable. Mmmmmm, kinda makes you think! Basically extended warranties are not good deals. Why? First…
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BEWARE OF SHIPPING STORES
Sara shipped her engagement ring to a New York City jeweler for repairs. She used an independent shipping store to pack and send it through UPS. Because it was an expensive ring she insured it for $10,000. The ring is missing and insurance would not pay her – until I got involved! The first sign…
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MISTAKES IN SELECTING CONTRACTORS
For nearly 50-years I’ve been listening to people on radio, television and the internet who’ve been victimized by lying, cheating contractors! So now I’m putting those complaints to good use … I have carefully cataloged the most common mistakes victims make when dealing with unethical contractors. My hope is that being aware of these mistakes…
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HOME WARRANTIES SUCK!
I have a basic problem with home warranties on used homes. It’s quite simple: They don’t cover anything! I’ll explain … Let’s say you pay $900 premium for the warranty. They base the premium on the fact that the home has 10 appliances plus a furnace and central AC. Now let’s fast forward a few…
