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Costner vs Maronda Homes: Builder out $3 Million

A Franklin County Ohio  judge awarded Roman and Jennifer Costner $3 M in a dispute with Maronda Homes. Another judge ruled Maronda Homes has to pay the family’s almost $700,000 legal bill.
Court documents show the south side of the house wasn’t attached to the foundation and the wrong sized windows were installed leading to leaks then mold. The Costner’s […]

Credit Card companies and their Sleaze.

The Federal Reserve is once again accepting comments concerning credit card companies and their practices.  To comment on Regulation AA “Unfair or deceptive acts“  or Regulation DD “Truth in Savings overdract fee rules” click,, fill out the forms and BE HEARD!
I’d encourage all y’all to send the Fed. a comment.  Here is a reprint of […]

Marketwatch can’t add or smokes crack, I can’t decide.

MSN Money published a Marketwatch article titled “States that keep a Lid on Car Insurance”
Saith the wise people of Marketwatch:
” California …  New Jersey, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania also have served drivers well by keeping insurance rates relatively low, but drivers in other states have watched their costs skyrocket 100% or more between 1989 and […]

Cavalcade of Risk #51 available .. coming to a blog near you!

Hill’s Personal Finance is hosting today’s Cavalcade of Risk so ch-ch-check it out!
Of special interest, the Healthcare Economist has an expose’ on  on how a private managed care organization managed to NOT SAVE THE GOVERMENT ANY MONEY!
Shocked I am, just shocked.

South Carolina Teens OK to Text and Talk while Driving

The measure sponsored by Rep. Lanny Littlejohn, argued young people just learning to drive need to concentrate, and the bill could save lives. The bill would have made it illegal for anyone with a beginner’s permit, conditional or special restricted driver’s license to use a phone or other wireless device while driving. In South Carolina, teens […]

Hail damage and Insurance Claims

Q & A on Hail damage:
Q: A hail storm went through my neighborhood.  Most of my neighbors have gotten new roofs. I received a denial letter along with a check for $300 to repair damaged fascia.  What’s the deal?   Should I call a roofer? A lawyer? The state insurance commissioner?  What gives?
A:  First, just […]

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