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Wednesday, February 21st, 2007Is it true? Can it be possible for small town America to cost more to live in than big cities. I live in a small town near Dallas Texas and have come to realize that things cost more in a smaller community. Here some examples.
Gas prices are $2.40 vs. $2.15 in Dallas. My water rates […]
Don’t get taken advantage of
Tuesday, February 20th, 2007To avoid being taken advantage of you first must learn to tell people no. It is one of the most simple but hardest words to say. No means No!
You can learn to say no and not offend anyone at the same time. You are not a miracle worker and you can’t take on more than you […]
Meaner people get better service and deals.
Monday, February 19th, 2007Have you ever noticed that the meaner you are in dealing with a manager or supervisor the better they treat you. I worked retail sales for many years and polite and courteous people always got shafted. Why is this?
The managers or people in charge probably seem to worry about mean or rude people going to […]
How much does a no insurance ticket cost
Sunday, February 18th, 2007In Texas, Failure to provide proof of financial responsibility cost $350 in most courts. This was the cost for a friend of mine in August of 2006. You may be able to get out of paying this ticket.
If you get auto insurance before going to court and show it to the judge it may get […]
Overdraft protection and late fees
Saturday, February 17th, 2007Millions of American have at least one overdraft fee from their bank each pay period. I know mistakes happen and are sometimes unavoidable. The problem is we are becoming accustom to these fees and they are part of our everyday finances. We must change!
These fees can range anywhere from $25-$35 per transaction. This is not […]