Are you still plagued by those annoying on-line "pop-up" windows? Wake up and get into the 21st century–install the newest and greatest (and free!) features from the planet’s leading search engines, Einstein.....
And since we've touched on the subject of evil-empires, aren't you glad you don't have IRS problems? Still, it's worth remembering where to go if (when) you get one of those dreaded love-notes from the most powerful collection agency on the planet: For all of those IRS (or state) tax problems, get the most bang for your representation-buck from an Enrolled Agent. (Read more here.)
More from the Evil Empire Department: Since the FCC's out to censor everything, the only content worth watching is going to be on pay TV: I'm no fan of the cable industry, but I sure love my Dish! (Here's why you are gonna love yours.)
Could lost baggage become a thing of the past for the airline industry? If RFID becomes SOP you might end being SOL ASAP. Here’s why...
Higher interested rates aren't just a threat anymore. I’m waiting for "The Fed's" Alan Greenspan to give us the exact time and date. Rate hikes are long, long overdue.....
Still sleepin' at the "let's buy (or re-fi) a house" switch? What are you waitin' for??? Mortgage rates rose again last week (no surprise)...read more and wake up before it's too late.
Since you're gonna take advantage of these low interest rates and move to a new home soon, you'll definitely wanna check out my moving tips section here. Remember the key to lowering your chances for financial and emotional heartbreak is choosing the right moving company. Exodus Moving is a great North Texas example of dependability and just as important, affordability.
Unpacking after a big move doesn't have to be total brain-damage, either: Ben's choice for unpacking and organizing expertise that won't bust your bank account? Tiffany Pine-Lastelick and her team of organizational experts at InOrder.....
Moving to a new house, condo or apartment? Then you'd better change the locks! If you live in North Texas, I've already found the first and only reliable locksmith you'll ever need: Chief Safe & Lock (214) 827-7535 (answered 24/7)
Want a great deal on a cellphone? Barebones users are getting the deals of the century, and you can too if you know where to look.....
Speaking of cellphones, don’t make yourself an easy target the next time you decide to be charitable and donate your old cellphone: Here’s why....
Know someone with a "crack" problem? They could get fined $500 in that third world nation known as Louisiana: If they’re gonna start going after silly clothing styles, we can only pray that they’ll enforce the sound pollution statutes against these morons with their car stereos cranked up to ridiculous levels.....
No, seriously...it’s a real $50 bill: Be careful out there but be aware of the new re-designed $50, just released yesterday. Check it out so you don’t get faked out.....
I know, I know. You really are amazed by the number of resources I compile every week for ya in the Dose of Dover. Great! Then don't whine about having to sign-up for free access to sites reference in these stories: Like anything in life, there's always gonna be a trade-off on some level. I embed dozens of links in every edition of this newsletter, and my frequent sources, The New York Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register and USA Today require varying levels of registration in order to access their websites for free...with one small caveat: If you try to hit an older story, there's a reasonable chance that the news organization has either moved the story to a new URL, or to their archives. If it's archived, there's a high probability that they'll charge you for access to the story...usually under $3. Don't complain about it...just pay 'em if you wanna read it--or not. It's always your choice.
Also worth noting: Nowhere is it written that you have to give accurate information when you sign up for free access on their website. They'd like you to, but they'll never really know. So use a disposable e-mail address (like Hotmail or Yahoo) and get creative when you register. But just remember: They/we are giving you a tremendous service for a great price...free! So no complaining.....
Question: Name someone who's "dating over their head" and looks and acts like they've retired to Florida from Lonnnnnnng Eyeland. Answer: It's not an 80-something retired New Yawker driving up on sidewalks. It's the Piano Man, Billy Joel. (Shouldn't he have enough to dough to hire a driver?)
