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If you're looking for excellent consumer reports, advice and tips, you've come to the right place. I'm Max Anderson and I've got the answers to real consumer and financial questions here -- and we've put the answers in an easy consumer tips and reports format.

From debt help to boat loans... from auto insurance to payday loans, we provide you with the consumer reports you need to make your decisions -- and to make them wisely.

So what will you find on this site? You'll find consumer reports on home equity loans, auto insurance, debt consolidation and more. If you need to know about it, we've got the consumer reports and tips to cover it.

So sit back and take a look around. These consumer reports can save you time and money, but most of all they're meant to give you peace of mind.

I learned about responsible credit card use the hard way. Since then, it's become part of my mission to make sure other people don't suffer the same problems I did. Credit card debt is something that can get out of control very quickly, and it can literally ruin your life. Take steps to prevent those problems before they happen.

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Every electronic shop in the world pushes extended warranties. In fact, at the big chains, employees earn bonuses for selling an extended warranty to a customer. That in and of itself doesn't mean an extended warranty is a bad thing -- many companies encourage sales through commissions and bonuses. But it does beg the question, why the focus on getting customers to buy extended warranty services?

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Who needs garage sale tips? You go to the sales, you look at the items, you either buy or you don't. It's not exactly rocket science.

Well, that's true -- but if you're really out to get the most from a garage sale, there's a lot more to it than you might think. Learning how to garage sale can mean the difference between a morning of pleasant browsing and a morning of unique treasures. Sure, they're both fun in their own way -- but if there are things you actually need, I'm sure you know which you'd prefer.

So if you're really out to save money and have fun, use these garage sale tips to plan your attack.

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Summer's coming, and you want to save energy. Between fans, air conditioning, and the kids blaring the TV and lights 24-7, summer energy bills can really drain you. Fortunately, it's not all that hard to save money and energy, even in the hot and sticky summer months.

There are many ways to save energy as long as you get the family on board. Not only will you save valuable money for a family holiday or outing, you'll be helping the environment and 'going green' in one of the best ways possible.

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Kids need to learn about saving money as much as they need to learn how to read. In spite of what some parents think, spoiling your children does not show them how much you love them. It's called spoiling for a reason, after all. It only helps them grow up to be clueless about money (and have an attitude besides).

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If you have pets, you know they're expensive. I have pets myself, and the combination of food, grooming, vet bills, and what have you -- it's through the roof! If you don't think you're spending a lot on your pets, sit down one month and really track everything you spend, from your regular dog food to the occasional treat or scratching post. You might find a surprise.

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Who likes a mortgage? A hundred years ago you bought a house in cash, and now you spent fifty years of your life in debt paying the darn thing off. If you want to get really depressed, take a look at how much of your annual payment actually goes towards the principal on your loan.

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There are a lot of vacation scams out there. It makes sense, when you think about it: we all want to save money, and with the economy in its current state, many people are working hard, long hours without any hope of a holiday. The idea of two weeks in Paradise for absolutely free is hard to resist.

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Everyone knows how to save your money. So why don't we do it? Because often, the suggestions we get are either unrealistic or overly general. People tell us 'just don't spend as much.' That's wonderful -- but how do you do that? And other tips on how to save money are just as helpful, suggesting you only shop sales or reduce bill payments -- obvious suggestions that don't really tell you how to save.

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Often, budget travel seems impossible. With rising gas prices and a struggling economy, travel costs more than ever. Add to that the lowered value of the American dollar, and for many people, vacations seem like fond memories.

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