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If you have a problem with a bank or other financial institution you now have someone to call for help.
The Federal Reserve just announced its consumer help office.
The Fed makes sure that banks and lenders comply with consumer protection and fair lending laws. This includes checking and savings…
Topics: mortgage
The American Society of Home Inspectors released a list of home survival tips to help reduce stress during the holidays. Here are their tips:
Water Sources 1. Clean your gutters and downspouts - Gutters and downspouts play an important role in diverting water away from foundation walls. Clean them…
Topics: home improvement
If you track your mileage for taxes this will interest you.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service just announced the mileage rates for 2008, which go into effect New Year's Day.
You can deduct 50.5 cents for each mile used for business; 19 cents per mile for medical or moving purposes; and 14 cents per…
Topics: taxes
While it might be a little late for you to get direct notification about the recall of 2002 Altimas and Sentras as well as 2005-2006 models with 2.5 liter engines, you can sign up to get notified about recalls if you own a Nissan.
Here's the link: www.nissanusa.com/apps/recall.
And on a general note…
Topics: automobile
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