Having A Great Holiday Without The “I Spent Too Much” Aftermath
As the holidays approach, I started thinking about some good tips to share to help my readers stay within their budget. With commercials and advertisements bombarding us daily, it is easy to get swept up in the spending spree. The reality is…Most folks I know...“Your Time Is Up Missy”…I Don’t Think So!
Yesterday, I had a 6 month follow up visit with a doctor. An expressionless assistant quickly took some information, completely ignoring any additional comments I made.Then she got up, walked out of the exam room and shut the door. I was kept waiting a total of 1 hour...A Memorable Dinner At LongHorn Steakhouse
“When guests visit the restaurant, they’ll be welcomed into a warm, friendly atmosphere reminiscent of the AmericanWest and enjoy dining surrounded by soft natural materials accented by stacked stone as well as western-inspired artwork that includes bronze...What Can “Make It Or Break It” For A Food Establishment
There are a lot of food establishments closing down in our area. Most of the closings are being blamed on the poor economy. I don’t agree that this is the only factor. After writing hundreds of consumer columns through the years, I have come to the conclusion...I’m Feeling The "Calling"…Again.
I started my professional writing career back in the 90’s writing hundreds of consumer columns. Lately, I have felt the calling again. Typical Doctor’s Waiting Area Several weeks ago, I had a doctor’s appointment. I love this doctor for her bedside...The Sweetest Guy In Downtown Asheville
Scott Weisenberger offers his customers much more than just freshly baked goodies at Sisters McMullen Cupcake Corner at 1 Pack Square in downtown Asheville. He’s more like an Ambassador to the city for the countless visitors who can’t resist stopping in...Finding The Right Realtor Is A Challenge
Selling a house on today’s market is no easy task. My husband and I just canceled a Seller’s listing agreement with our third Realtor in eight months. It would be an understatement to say I am frustrated with the way things are going. We have a great house...Consumers Deserve The Truth!
During the past year, I have written several columns about deceptive advertising. It’s time to address the issue again. How many times have you been lured into a store by an advertisement for an item at an unbelievable price? Once you get to the store, if the...Learn To Be Your Own Consumer Advocate!
A young woman loses her job and calls her credit card company to ask for help. In the eight years she has used the credit card, she has never missed a payment. Her credit record is impeccable. She explains the situation to the credit card agent and asks for a...About Debi
Debi Drecksler's passion is writing for and about the "guy on the street."
Previously a columnist for The Asheville Citizen Times, Rapid River Magazine, and Savvy Discounts, Debi also created and hosted a radio talk show called "You've Been Caught... Being Nice!"
Debi and her husband Richard have four chidren, one granddaughter, and are the owners of JDR Cleaning Service, Inc.