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Consumer News Archive
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 According to an article in the April
2010 Western Pennsylvania AAA Motorist magazine, flooding is the most
prevalent natural disaster and you are 3 times more likely to be
affected by flooding then fire. The average flood damage claim is
$33,000.00. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect
yourself from this personal and economic disaster.
Read
more here.
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 Verizon, like other utility related companies, reports
your payment history to the major credit bureaus. Their information about
you is part of the report insurance companies are using to determine the
rates you will pay.
Read
more here.
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 Is
it any wonder we are addicted to spending money? This story shows
evidence that spending money can biologically create a pleasurable
experience. Society isn't making it any easier either. We been
conditioned to get “high” on the biological euphoria of spending money.
Read
more here.
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 Remember Sammy Hagar singing “I Can’t Drive
55” back in 1984? Well, it looks like Sammy is going to have to learn
how. There have been an increasing number of reports that suggest more
speeding tickets than usual are being issued. Some say it is because of
the recession. Here are some reasons why that could be true.
Read
more here.
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 Here
is the update posted regarding the lawn mower class action suit. The
lawsuit is against many lawnmower manufacturers because the advertised
horsepower was higher than the actual horsepower of the mowers. Are you
entitled to one of the rebates?
Read more here.
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 You've checked your credit reports, but
did you check your "insurance loss history report"? If there are
mistakes on it you will pay more for insurance rates or even be
uninsurable.
Read
more here.
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_small.JPG) Ever
wonder what President Woodrow Wilson's 1919 Pierce Arrow limousine have
in common with using a budget to reach your financial goals?
Find out here.
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 The
Better Business Bureau is one of the supporting partner organizations
that comprise the group sponsoring National Consumer Week. The current
economic climate makes consumer protection and education even more
critical as scams and deceptive business practices tend to flourish
during harder times. However, there are steps you can take in order to
be less vulnerable to these challenges when spending money.
Read
more
here.
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 April
21, 2010 started the first week for the Cash For
Appliances rebate in Pennsylvania. Note that in PA, rebates are
specifically for high efficiency home heating equipment, such as a water
heater or furnace. There is no rebate offered by Pennsylvania for ovens,
refrigerators, etc. There are other rebates available elsewhere though.
Read
more here.
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