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Saving on Health Care Costs

healthcare_savings.jpgNovember 2008

According to two recent national surveys, health care coverage costs will continue to increase in 2009. Are you one of the many consumers who are concerned about rising health care costs? This month's report looks at various ways to help you save on health care.

Health Care Savings Programs

There are various programs established by Congress that can help you save money on health care costs. The following types of plans utilize either pre-tax or tax-free dollars to pay for health care.



 


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November 2008

Shop wisely and now may be a good time to buy a car. Consumer Reports releases Annual Car Reliability Survey. Also see Remar's Report for August for tips on shopping wisely.

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Pyramid Schemes; A Scam To Watch Out For

money-pyramid.jpgGet this scenario: you, a college student who has discovered the luxury of 10 Ramen Noodle cups for only a buck, are approached by a young man dressed-for-success at the local JCrew.

He begins by asking you questions like where you go to school, what you’re studying and what do you want to do with your life. He then tells you a little bit about himself—he says he’s an entrepreneur who’s been quite successful and would like you to come in for a meeting to see if you could become ‘one of them.’

 

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Brain Food

November 2008

Each month, Brain Food highlights podcasts by others on key issues that impact your pocketbook.

This month we highlight podcasts from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency covering a variety of topics.

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Web Links

November 2008

DMAchoice.org
This newly revamped site from the Direct Marketing Associate allows consumers to better control the junk mail that shows up in their mailbox. Consumers register for free and then can choose what offers, catalogs, and magazines they do or don't want.

Holiday shopping is approaching. Start your online shopping with safeshopping.org. This site from the American Bar Association will help you safely make purchases online. Topics covered include security, privacy, payment, seller, product, terms, delivery, records, complaints, and tips.

GreenScaping: The Easy Way to a Greenier, Healthier Yard
This site from the EPA, describes how taking care or our lawns and gardens properly, can help us save money, time, and help the environment.

Digital TV 101
On February 17, 2009 broadcast TV stations will begin broadcasting in digital only. (Most are currently broadcasting in both analog and digital.) This site from South Carolina ETV has lots of information about digital TV and HDTV, widescreens, converter boxes, and more.

The StraightTalk Team

stt.jpgOur StraightTalk team of Nick, Will and Remar brings three generations of consumer knowledge to the Corning Federal Credit Union Community.

Each month, Nick, Remar and Will will be bringing all of our community topical and tough consumer information, and we’re proud to have them as part of the Corning team. Read More