If you want white teeth, you face a dilemma. Do you go to a dentist and take advantage of his or her expertise — and pay a little more? Or do you visit a spa, non-dental clinic or even a mall kiosk to get it done at a lower price?
Why is it that almost every time the government has to pay a benefit, there are massive delays, computer problems, staffing problems, etc.? The latest: thousands of veterans have waited months for their delayed payments under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Navy vet Shaylynn Lynch says she called the Veterans Administration more than 30 times, but nobody could help her. The VA is so overwhelmed by benefits claims that it has closed its call centers on Thursdays and Fridays to process the backlog.
It wasn’t easy grabbing that flashlight and magnifying glass and crawling under the desk to read the ultra-tiny serial numbers on the back of my Belkin surge protector to see if I was a candidate for electrocution. But that’s what I did after seeing a little item buried in the back pages of the February issue of PC World magazine.
For Texas readers: Want to save hundreds of dollars a year? When it comes to making your family’s decision about which power company to choose, you have to be your own watchdog. Sometime in 2010, when your current contract is set to expire, you will have to make major decisions: Will you stay with your current company or switch to an unknown? Should you extend the contract for a year, a half-year, three months or go month-to-month? What about a fixed rate versus a variable rate? Here’s Watchdog Nation’s gift to you – The 2010 Guide to Picking the Best Electricity Provider.
Cold weather has driven up electricity bills for Texas customers. But Watchdog Nation finds that many don’t realize they can saving lots of money if they shop around for a better deal. Watchdog Nation shows you how.
