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03/19/2013
An attractive, well-kept driveway can help your home make a good first impression, provide protection against flooding and even add value to your investment. But replacing a driveway can be a costly endeavor.
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02/26/2013
It’s still winter, so why worry about air conditioning? BBB recommends planning ahead now, while temperatures are low, to make sure that your air conditioner is working properly when the temperatures are high.
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01/16/2013
Many retailers now offer e-receipts for both your convenience and theirs. E-receipts save retailers money and make it easier for you to electronically file them away until they’re needed for returns, warranties or taxes.
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06/27/2012
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04/11/2012
Sunny spring days have many homeowners thinking about getting their yards in shape. Some may want to get their lawns mowed and aerated while others may be considering major landscaping projects such as new patios, decks or water features.
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05/27/2010
If you have a gravel driveway or one in need of repair, don’t be surprised if a salesman comes knocking at your door offering to give you a deal of a lifetime on asphalt.
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05/23/2010
Tornados, hail, torrential rain and wind. Lots and lots of wind. It’s all the makings of another fun summer of repairing roofs, fixing leaks, rebuilding fences, replacing siding and waterproofing window wells.
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06/01/2007
The possibility of losing your home because you can't make the mortgage payments can be terrifying. Perhaps you are one of the many consumers who took out a mortgage that had a fixed rate for the first two or three years and then had an adjustable rate. Or maybe you're anticipating an adjustment, and want to know what your payments will be and whether you'll be able to make them. Or maybe you're having trouble making ends meet because of an unrelated financial crisis.
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05/01/2007
Whether you’re shopping for appliances or automobiles, groceries or gadgets, travel services or tax preparers, the Internet has changed the way most people gather information about products and services.
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03/01/2007
With prices averaging more than $28,000 for a new vehicle and $15,000 for a used vehicle, most consumers need financing or leasing to acquire a vehicle. In some cases, buyers use “direct lending:” they obtain a loan directly from a finance company, bank or credit union. In direct lending, a buyer agrees to pay the amount financed, plus an agreed-upon finance charge, over a period of time. Once a buyer and a vehicle dealership enter into a contract to purchase a vehicle, the buyer uses the loan proceeds from the direct lender to pay the dealership for the vehicle. Consumers also may arrange for a vehicle loan over the Internet.
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02/01/2007
Using a credit line to borrow against the equity in your home has become a popular source of consumer credit. And lenders are offering these home equity credit lines in a variety of ways.
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01/01/2007
If you're refinancing your mortgage or applying for a home equity installment loan, you should know about the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA).
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12/01/2006
For many consumers, electronic banking means 24-hour access to cash through an automated teller machine (ATM) or Direct Deposit of paychecks into checking or savings accounts. But electronic banking now involves many different types of transactions.
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10/01/2006
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be considering using the services of a real estate broker or agent. But before you sign a listing agreement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the agency that works for a competitive marketplace, wants you to be informed about your choices.
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