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Medical Identity Theft
Are you at risk of medical identity theft? What is medical identity theft? What can you do to protect yourself from medical identity theft? What can your medical provider do to protect you from medical identity theft?
Getting A Car Loan After Bankruptcy
Getting a car loan after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy will be difficult because of a bad credit score. Person to person lenders might be an option for getting a car loan with bad credit.
Green Consumer Demographics: Which Homeowners Green Their Homes?
Green consumer demographics fall into three categories. Green consumer demographics include being thoughtful of the environment, dilettante green consumers and green consumers who want a return on their investment. Green consumers also tend to be a younger demographic.
Green Home Tips Help Homeowners Save Money
Green home tips vary from saving on heating bills using better insulation to restricting water usage. Employ these green home tips by contacting a water engineering firm or an advanced plumber. There is an initial investment when homeowners choose to use green home tips, but over the long run they will see huge returns on that investment.
Timeshare Companies Facing Financial Trouble
Timeshare companies are affected in this poor real estate market, too. If you have an interest in a timeshare, you have a responsibility to pay your monthly maintenance expenses, real estate taxes and other fees associated with the timeshare. While the timeshare developer or the timeshare operator might have filed for bankruptcy protection, your financial obligations will continue.
Avoid Moving Company Scams
How can you pick the right moving company? It's not all about finding the lowest price. Some movers are scam artists that will hold your belongings hostage until you pay up. Do your research and check out your movers with the Better Business Bureau and other professional organizations to help you select a moving company.
Hot Products At 2008 Housewares Show
The 2008 International Housewares Show featured recycling and color trends. The Housewares Show offered a rainbow of colors and new innovations on familiar tools. Some Housewares Show items debuted there.
Moving Household Goods Not Stuff
A mover wants to correct some terminology. Movers say they move household goods, not "stuff." A good mover will take care of your household goods during a move.
Moving Tips For A Stress-Free Move
Moving can be a stressful experience. Following these moving tips can make your move go smoother. Moving tips include researching movers, getting moving cost estimates and getting the best prices for boxes. Use these tips as a home moving checklist to make sure you get everything done for your move.
Contractor Wants A Bank Commitment Letter
A buyer says his contractor wants a bank commitment letter. A bank commitment letter states that the bank agrees to fund a mortgage. Ilyce suggests he hire a real estate attorney so he’s not doing the deal blindly.