by debidrecksler | Jul 26, 2008 | Consumer
I am either a salesperson’s worse nightmare or favorite customer .Why?…Because I ask many questions and do my research before making a purchase. But here is the good news…Because of this, I rarely return an item. Once I make my decision..I make my...
by debidrecksler | Jun 30, 2008 | Consumer
Years ago when all four children were still living at home, I faced the challenge of making ends meet on a very tight budget. Those years inspired me to become a consumer writer and help others. With the economy being as shaky as it is right now, most people...
by debidrecksler | Jun 29, 2008 | Consumer
Gas prices are choking all of us but there are a few simple things consumers can do to save money.First of all, eliminate all the I forgot to pick up or I forgot to do this trips by writing everything down. This will reduce most of those extra trips that eat up so...
by debidrecksler | Jun 26, 2008 | Consumer
How many times have you seen a newspaper ad or received a mailer advertising the deal of the century only to find out later that it was just bait to lure you into a store. With gas prices choking the average consumer this sales tactic tops the list for deceptive...
by debidrecksler | Jun 26, 2008 | Consumer
We are missing the boat if we do not start teaching our children at a very young age how to manage money. We have an epidemic on our hands with young adults having debt ratio so high, it will take them years to recoup. Within days of reaching college age, our teens...
by debidrecksler | Jun 19, 2008 | Consumer
As a consumer writer whose job it is to help shoppers make intelligent choices, I am often amazed at the sales pitches customers are given when shopping for products. With the internet at our fingertips as the most powerful tool in the world, it is presumptuous of a...
