As a homeowner, you want to be proactive in keeping your home safe and secure. But, while you are concerned about possible break-ins and other problems, you don’t have an endless amount of money to spend on pricey security systems. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to secure your home that won’t break the bank. Harness the Power of Your iPad Use your iPad to monitor your … [Read more...] about 5 Affordable Ways to Secure Your Home
Scams & Cons
Can you improve your vision in two days?
The Kamra Inlay is a relatively new procedure in the US. On April 17, the procedure received FDA approval and is now available as a solution for resolving Presbyopia, which occurs when the eye can no longer change its focus easily. The reason for this tip isn’t to say the treatment doesn’t work. It’s a warning about the marketing we consumers are already seeing and … [Read more...] about Can you improve your vision in two days?
Germ killer company claims go too far
Nobody likes germs. With words like “super-germ” and pandemic floating around these days, it’s easy to see how many of us will leap at a promising new germ killer technology…of course, sometimes the promised performance is far more than the actual.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently went after two companies who promoted their ultraviolet light (UV) germ killer … [Read more...] about Germ killer company claims go too far
Three tips to avoid an air conditioning scam
In most parts of the country, hot weather is in full swing. It’s prime time for air conditioners to take center stage in our thoughts. Is my unit working as well as it should? Does it need a tune-up? More refrigerant? An air conditioning scam can run the gamut from a free inspection that uncovers a problem to a warning about black mold. Here are three tips to avoid some common … [Read more...] about Three tips to avoid an air conditioning scam
Stopping robocalls and other telemarketing scams
The National Do Not Call Registry is commonly known as the Do Not Call list. The service began in 2004. It seemed like a good idea at the time. It still does in some ways. What many people don’t understand is, registering for the Do Not Call list does not guarantee an end to annoying telemarketer calls.If you haven’t registered for the Do Not Call list, you should. A … [Read more...] about Stopping robocalls and other telemarketing scams