Is your bank ripping you off?
Article Abstract:
Banks are consciously passing off the cost of doing business to consumers by passing off 'fees' for each service they provide, such as fees for ATM use or check printing. A few tips are offered to help consumers avoid such burdens imposed by banks.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
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Beat the high cost of home repairs
Article Abstract:
A growing number of consumers are complaining against home repair rip-offs, making home repairs second only to car repairs in the number of consumer complaints. Tips to avoid common rip-offs in home repairs are presented.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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Keep it in the family
Article Abstract:
Several techniques for avoiding estate taxes are discussed. They include establishing a bypass trust, giving $10,000 to children annually via a Crummey trust as well as protecting 401(k) and life-insurance plans.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
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