Smart Consumer Tips
Emergency and Other Important Contact Information
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau www.consumerfinance.gov 1-855-411-2372
- Social Security www.ssa.gov 1-800-772-1213
- Care.com offers of an array of services (Child Care, Senior Care, Housekeeping, Special Needs, and Pet Care) that enable families to find, manage and pay for care and provide employment opportunities for caregivers.
- Poison Control Center www.aapcc.org 1-800-222-1222
- Animal Poison Control Center www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control 1-888-426-4435
- Student Guide to College Financial Aid www.studentaid.gov 1-800-4FED AID (433-3243)
- Here is an informative site that helps single mothers by listing useful grants, benefits, and assistance programs provided by many public/private organizations and charities in all 50 States. A Single Mother
Why Buy Renter's Insurance?
Renters insurance can help you repair or replace property after loss due to many types of damage or theft. It can also provide coverage for an accident at your residence. Policies usually have very affordable annual premiums. Your landlord's property insurance doesn't cover your belongings.
Why do so few renters have insurance? One explanation is that many people incorrectly assume they are covered by their landlord's policy. Another reason is that people underestimate the value of their belongings. If you add up the value of just your clothing and electronics, it wouldn't take long to add up to thousands of dollars. As with most things, a smart consumer should always shop around for the best coverage at the best price.
You Are What You Eat
In today's hectic world, wellness and nutrition too many times take a back seat. There is a price to pay. Watch this revealing video regarding the dramatic effects of today's eating habits:
Health Insurance for Individuals and Family
Individual and family health insurance plans can help cover expenses in the case of serious medical emergencies, and help you and your family stay on top of preventative health-care services. Having health insurance coverage can save you money on doctor's visits, prescriptions drugs, preventative care and other health-care services. Typical health insurance plans for individuals include costs such as a monthly premium, annual deductible, copayments, and coinsurance. In these times of skyrocketing health insurance costs, you absolutley need to comparison shop.