Know your movers before releasing your possessions
It is far better to avoid disreputable moving companies before they happen. Doing some research can help you avoid many of the interstate scams run by them.
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Received an unwanted gift card? Sell or swap it!
Tis the season... for gift cards. If you received one you don't want to use, there are ways to turn it into either one you want or into cold hard cash.
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Use Google Alerts to keep stay on top of your industry
Google Alerts was designed to provide users with information about a specific topic without requiring them to scour the web continuously.
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Licensing a product may give you an “Monopoly”
I have a product idea I would like to sell. I don't think I can come up with the money necessary to manufacture it. Do you have any ideas on how I can still make money from it?
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Not every dime-store comic book is worth a million, but some are
I bought an October 1937 "Dime Detective Magazine" in a yard sale for a quarter. I heard about one of these selling for a million dollars. How can I find out the value of mine?
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Check your phone bill for unknown area code scams
Not every three digit area codes is within the U.S., and if you call the wrong country, the long distance charges can add up quick.
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Discount retailers allow free RV parking
We are planning a trip to Florida in our RV. I have been told there are some stores that will allow you to park in their parking lots for free. Is that true?
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Is it true I can make money by cleaning foreclosed homes?
Foreclosure clean-out work can generate around $1,500 for a major clean-out depending on the state of home. The more home you clean, the more you can make.
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How do I contact the FDA about dangerous drug side effects?
If I feel like a medication is dangerous, what should I do and who should I contact?
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Some vets can travel to WWII monument in DC for free
Thanks to the "Honor Flight Network" program, veterans of World War II are flown free of charge to view the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Protect elderly parents with home alarms and insurance
If you have an aging parent who is still living on their own, here are two immediate recommendations to make it safer.
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Apply for Medicare Part B when you need it
Managing your Medicare benefits can be a confusing process, especially when still working. Here are some guidelines to help you navigate.
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How to locate underused college scholarships
There are many scholarships set up by organizations, individuals and fraternal clubs that go wanting for applicants each year. Here's how to find them.
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Free home health care for veterans
My mother needs to move into an assisted living facility. My father was a veteran, and I was told that there may be some assistance we can get with this expense. Is this true?
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