Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2012
by Carol Odell
You have heard the commercials on TV. “But wait. There’s more. If you call within the next five minutes we..."
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Posted Thursday, February 02, 2012
by Carol Odell
Have you heard of cell phone subscriber fraud? It’s when someone signs up for service with fraudulently-obtained information of false identification.
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Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012
by Carol Odell
The average car on the road is 11.1 years old. Even though cars are better quality these days, car repair costs better be in your budget. Also, know your rights.
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Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012
by Carol Odell
We arrived at our hotel on Maui, took in the scenic views and warm breeze, and went to our hotel room. That’s when the bump came in our trip.
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Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2012
by Carol Odell
Coming up with a new password is painful, isn’t it? The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) sent out an alert that listed the top 25 common passwords.
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Posted Wednesday, January 04, 2012
by Carol Odell
Have you ever considered that mind-wandering can affect your happiness? And your productivity?
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Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011
by Carol Odell
Do you need insurance coverage for your water and sewer lines? Your BBB has received hundreds of phone calls from people who want to know if they need to purchase this insurance.
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Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2011
by Carol Odell
With the mail picking up for the holiday season it’s a good time to focus on mail theft.
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Posted Thursday, December 08, 2011
by Carol Odell
It was Black Friday and my husband Marshall was ready to hit his mark --- because he had a plan!
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Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2011
by Carol Odell
One big holiday down. Add two pounds. Christmas to go. Add three pounds. Obviously in January it’s going to be time to join a gym.
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Posted Wednesday, November 16, 2011
by Carol Odell
As gift cards continue to grow in popularity, especially during the holiday season, gift cards magnify on the con artists’ radar.
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Posted Wednesday, November 09, 2011
by Carol Odell
Social Security is on everyone’s radar, including con artists. They would love to get their hands on some of that money.
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Posted Wednesday, November 02, 2011
by Carol Odell
Are you doing what my husband and I are doing? Getting the house ready for winter. How do you prepare your home for winter? Last week we...
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Posted Wednesday, October 26, 2011
by Carol Odell
Do you find yourself wishing you had more time to slow down and enjoy life? What is it costing you when you hurry? What is it doing to your quality of work, life, health, and your relationships?
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Posted Wednesday, October 19, 2011
by Carol Odell
Remember when banks offered Christmas savings plans and layaway was an enticing way to make purchases big or small for Christmas and other times? Layaway is back in full swing.
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Posted Wednesday, October 05, 2011
by Carol Odell
There is an enormous amount of talk about money and savings these days. But, what about our emotional bank accounts?
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Posted Wednesday, September 28, 2011
by Carol Odell
More than 7.3 million Americans older than 65 have been financial-fraud victims and some of those con artists are their own age. How could so many people be duped by con artists?
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Posted Wednesday, September 21, 2011
by Carol Odell
Some people without medical coverage will resort to stealing your medical insurance and other personal information. What does that mean for you?
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Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2011
by Carol Odell
Since the housing market bust, nearly 3 million more households have become renters. Home rental scams are extremely prevalent. If you are searching for a place, be careful it’s not a scam.
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Posted Wednesday, September 07, 2011
by Carol Odell
How do you know you are spending your money with the right company? You hear horror stories about jobs that are not finished or the work has to be done over. Or you order an item and never get it.
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