11/20/2009 6:23:00 PM
Watch for a Wet Basement!!
Fall is definitly here. Despite how nice the weather has been the last day or so it will soon become colder and wetter. With wet weather the chances of getting a wet basement increases. If you have a sump pump it is important that you check to see that is ...
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11/11/2009 2:39:00 PM
Playing Defense against Harsh Weather
Up on the roof, you can see if your home is ready for rough weather. (NAPSA) - Chants of "Defense! Defense!" may be routine at basketball games, but it turns out the thrust of the message, the need to protect against bad stuff that might lie ahead, ...
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11/11/2009 2:32:00 PM
Guarding Against Hidden Hackers
The bad guys have new methods to put your data at risk (NAPSA) - A few simple tips could help protect Web surfers from a low-tech tactic used by high-tech thieves: disguise. Hackers have found ways to impersonate banks online, to pretend to be your social ...
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11/11/2009 2:16:00 PM
Who Qualifies for New Homebuyer Tax Credit?
Posted by: Prashant Gopal on November 06 Update: Just spoke with somebody at Sen. Chris Dodd’s office. According to the senator’s banking committee staff, you can qualify for the credit even if you signed a purchase contract before today’s ...
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10/21/2009 12:42:00 PM
How to Start Sheet Composting
As many consumers tighten their belts, gardening is once again gaining popularity. Across the country, victory gardens, once popular during World War II, are springing up as consumers look to trim their budgets by growing their own produce. But did you know ...
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10/15/2009 7:45:00 PM
Have You Forgotten Old or Lost Savings Bonds?
Could you have a hidden savings account in old or lost savings bonds? (NAPSA) A growing number of Americans are engaged in a treasure hunt and some in are in their own home. They're looking for U.S. Savings Bonds, the Series E in particular. The good news ...
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9/30/2009 7:03:00 PM
Federal Trade Commission Rules Regarding "Do Not Call" Registry
The Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") rules banning prerecorded sales calls made without a consumer's written consent took effect on Sept. 1, 2009. Additionally, the charge for accessing the federal "Do Not Call" registry will ...
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9/30/2009 6:59:00 PM
'Making Home Affordable' picking up steam
The Obama administration's $50 billion "Making Home Affordable" mortgage relief plan is picking up steam, with 360,000 borrowers, or 12 percent of the eligible group, signing up for a three-month trial mortgage modification. "There are signs ...
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9/25/2009 6:04:00 PM
Check the Exterior of Your House For Winter
Todays tip: Sorry to those who do not like to think of cold weather.... This is a good time of year to walk around the exterior of your house looking closely at the windows. Do it soon before it gets too cold to do. Look for areas that need repainted and for ...
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8/30/2009 7:40:00 AM
Fundraising and/or Charity Scams
Steering Clear of Fundraising Scams Making sure your hard-earned money goes to the people who really need it (NAPSA) Thinking about donating to a charity? The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, recommends taking these precautions ...
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