Community dispatch disseminates nationwie community alerts, travel alerts, health outbreaks and other misc. announcements from federal, state and local government agencies
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Pros and Cons of Banking Over the Internet
Pros and Cons of Banking Over the Internet: "Convenience: You can shop for financial products any time from anywhere you have an Internet connection"
Community Dispatch
Community Dispatch: "If you have a complaint about a bank or other financial institution, the Federal Reserve System might be able to help you. The Federal Reserve is responsible for carrying out many of the federal laws that protect consumers in their dealings with financial institutions"
Friday, August 19, 2005
Filing CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY - A Free Guide On How To File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Filing CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY - A Free Guide On How To File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: "This publication, from Visa and the Federal Citizen Information Center, teaches the basics about how to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with extensive information on how to set up a sound financial plan, how to rebuild your credit, and much more. The following guide can help you make the right decision when filing chapter 7 Bankruptcy:"
CPSC Issues New Back-To-School Safety Tips - Urges Safety Checks for Bike Helmets, Playgrounds and Athletic Fields
CPSC Issues New Back-To-School Safety Tips - Urges Safety Checks for Bike Helmets, Playgrounds and Athletic Fields: "WASHINGTON, D.C. � With this year�s back to school season in full swing, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents, teachers and school administrators to help prevent unnecessary injuries this fall by conducting a series of safety checks to identify hidden hazards in and around schools. "
Are You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Don�t Want? Here's How to Stop Them
Are You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Don�t Want? Here's How to Stop Them: "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched the National Do Not Call Registry to give Americans a choice about getting telemarketing calls at home. According to a recent Harris Interactive poll,92 percent of people who reported placing a number on the registry said they are receiving fewer calls; a total of 78 percent said they�re getting �far fewer calls� or none at all"
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Home Equity Loans: How to Borrow Safely
Home Equity Loans: How to Borrow Safely: "As home values rise in many markets, Americans are increasingly tapping the equity in their houses to borrow money using either a home equity loan or a line of credit. The equity refers to the difference between what you owe on a house and its current market value. For instance, if you owe $100,000 on your mortgage but your home is worth $150,000, your equity is $50,000."
Monday, August 15, 2005
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Smoking Women Married To Smoking Men Have Higher Stroke Risk
Smoking Women Married To Smoking Men Have Higher Stroke Risk: "DALLAS, Aug. 5 � In a study of women smokers, those whose spouses also smoked had a higher risk of stroke than those married to nonsmokers, according to a study in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association."