“An alarmingly high percentage of safety recall notices go ignored and unrepaired,” says Rosemary Shahan, president of Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS). That could be a mistake. Take for instance a Ford Motor Co. safety recall concerning the popular F150 truck model, among others.
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A Memorial Day thank you
Decorating national memorials with wreaths of flowers and the graves of those who had given their service was the usual ancient tradition of Decoration Day.
Read MoreHow can you protect your home from wildfires?
By Karla Sullivan The week, California’s governor declares a state of emergency as wildfires have broken out in the San Diego area, causing thousands to evacuate including California State University campus in which students are currently in the middle of final exams. Drought conditions and dry winds continue to create a volatile situation. Nine fires in all were burning an area of more than 14 square miles as another day of sky-high temperatures and dry…
Read MoreWhat is polycystic kidney disease?
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, PKD is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys.
Read MoreMothers Day: To the women who mean so much
There were coupons for cleaning the bedrooms, feeding the animals, taking out the garbage, getting good grades, hanging up clothes, being nice to siblings and even a hug when Mom needed it.
Read MoreNatural disasters can escalate contractor scams
Make sure you understand your insurance policy limits. For example, if you have replacement cost coverage, your insurance will pay for the damage with like conditions. In other words, if your entire home has been destroyed and it originally had two bedrooms, the insurance company is not going to build you a three bedroom house instead.
Read MoreMore destructive tornadoes
Standard homeowners and business policies cover wind damage to the structure of insured buildings and their contents, if caused by hurricanes, tornadoes or thunderstorms.
Read MoreFive financial tips for graduates
And what is our next summit? For many, it becomes a student loan nightmare, job and economic awareness gloom and they tell me to save too. It can be overwhelming but ere are some tips to help you move forward without a break down after graduation.
Read MoreCDC reports 129 people have been reported with measles
However, in 2013, 189 Americans were reported having measles. In 2011, 220 people in the US had measles which has been the highest number in the US since 1996. The CDC comments that 34 people were infected in other countries “Current outbreaks of measles in the U.S. serve as a reminder that these diseases are only a plane ride away. Borders can’t stop measles, but vaccination can.” Frieden suggests.
Read MoreCelebrate our pets
Pet insurance protects pets in case of accidents or illness since the cost of veterinary care can be quite high. If you have been to the vet, you may be sick yourself when veterinary drugs can cost $16 a day and operations even transplants are available for thousands of dollars. And just double that if you have more than one pet.
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