Medical Discount Scams Bookmark
Medical discount plans are different from health insurance, but scam artists often try to blur the lines.
Facing Foreclosure? Bookmark
Should you pay someone who promises to prevent foreclosure or guarantees you a new mortgage? No.
Dealing with Debt Bookmark
When it comes to dealing with debt, you have options. Find out what you can do, and get tips for avoiding scams.
Paying for College Bookmark
Need money for college? Get the facts about financial aid and avoiding scams.
Auto Repair Basics
The best way to avoid auto repair rip-offs is to be prepared. Knowing how your vehicle works and how to identify common car problems is a good beginning.
Setting Out on Your Own
Preparing to be out on your own can be fun and exciting, but it also means taking on new financial responsibilities.
The Basics of LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is corrective surgery to a very delicate part of the eye. Millions of people have had LASIK surgery to correct their vision, many with great success.
Texting and Cell Phone Bills
Meet Shock... Bill Shock
If your parents have ever met Bill Shock, you'd probably know.
Funeral Terms and Contact Information
Types of Funerals
Every family is different, and not everyone wants the same type of funeral. Funeral practices are influenced by religious and cultural traditions, costs, and personal preferences.
Planning Your Own Funeral
To help relieve their families, an increasing number of people are planning their own funerals, designating their funeral preferences, and sometimes paying for them in advance.
Shopping for Funeral Services
Buying a Cemetery Site
When you buy a cemetery plot, the cost is not the only consideration. The location of the cemetery and whether it meets the requirements of your family's religion are important, as well.
Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist
Funeral costs include basic services fee for the funeral director and staff, charges for other services and merchandise, and cash advances. Make copies of the checklist at the end of this article.
Choosing a Funeral Provider
Many people don't realize that in most states they are not legally required to use a funeral home to plan and conduct a funeral.
The FTC Funeral Rule
The Funeral Rule, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), makes it possible for you to choose only those goods and services you want or need and to pay only for those you select, whether yo