StraightTalk Report from Remar Sutton
Getting the Longest Service Out of Your Vehicle Saves $$$
May 2008
Many people are keeping their cars longer. According to a recent report by the research company R. L. Polk & Co., the median age of operational passenger cars in 2007 was 9.2 years. Take good care of your car or truck and it will give you many years of service. Extra service years can save you money long-term. In the current economic climate, all of us are looking for ways to trim our spending. Here's how to stretch the good life for your wheels.
Looking for Remar's Privacy Seminar Handout?
You'll find it in the Privacy Rights section. Then check out the many other Privacy Rights resources.
Useful Websites
"Spring Cleaning" Your Personal and Financial Records
This alert from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is a quick reminder of how long you should keep your tax records.
Understanding Debit Cards Plastic with a difference
This article from Consumer Action describes how debit cards differ from credit cards, the consumer protections that exist and how to address problems with billing and unauthorized use.
Made in the USA? The truth behind the labels
This article from Consumer Reports describes how hard it can be to tell where a product originated and includes examples.
Guide to Worldwide Plugs and Sockets Patterns & Power Mains
This page from Interpower Corporation has pictures of the various electrical socket patterns used around the world. Listings for each country include voltage, frequency/hz, and a cross-referenced to the patterns.
Useful Websites Archive
StraightTalk's for You
Is there anything more powerful (or rare) than a straight answer? You know, an answer that isn't designed to sell you a product or service or a point of view—an answer that's designed to give you unbiased information.
Based on unbiased information you then decide what's good for you, not good for the seller. Isn't that the type of information you want-and need? StraightTalk is going to give it to you.
StraightTalk is about empowering you with unbiased information on many topics. We'll even give you information on products and services that have nothing to do with Corning Credit Union. For instance, do you worry about stress? StraightTalk online deals with stress. Ever worry about identity theft? StraightTalk online deals with it. Are you worried about picking the right day care center for your child? We'll give you great guidelines and on-line tools.
StraightTalk will also deal with the car buying and home buying process and dozens of other topics which impact you and your family.
Why are we doing this? Corning Credit Union is a member cooperative. We've always had our member's best interest at heart. That's why you won't see any pitches or baloney at StraightTalk. All we'll try to sell you is a straight answer!
Remar Sutton
CCU's StraightTalk Spokesperson
You can email remar with suggestions for topics at: rsutton603@aol.com
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