Good To Know

High Definition TV

A viewer asks: My husband and I are considering purchasing a new television set. We know there are some changes in the way the programs will be broadcast and viewed in the near future. We think we are right to wait another year or two to replace our existing TV, but we are getting some confusing information about what this new technology will bring. There are some great bargains now, but it seems like purchases today will be seriously outdated soon. Could you explain what consumers have in store for them with the new high definition TV and what they need to know prior to making a new TV purchase.

Enough Life Insurance

A Viewer asks: How much life insurance should a couple with two small children have?

Controlling Bank Fees

A viewer asked: My bank has charged me almost $150 in fees and over $100 of that is in fees from a negative balance (4 times!!) They can't charge me like that...can they?

Need Out Of Your Auto-Lease?

If you feel yourself stuck in an auto lease that you just can’t get out of, there is now hope! There may be many reasons to feel the need to get out from under lease payments; be it personal finances, changes in the auto market, or recent changes in the size of your family.

You Can Save 10% On Gas

Recent gas price increases have many people complaining. There are many reasons given for rising prices. Depending on your political and economic bent, you may choose to blame OPEC, the oil companies, SUV's, lack of alternative fuels, the growth in world oil demand or environmental regulations that prevent new drilling or refineries from being built. We won't get into that. We'll leave that for the talk show pundits.

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