Author Archives: Carol Turner

Gift Card Scams to be Wary of this Season

With the holiday shopping round the corner, more and more consumers are moving towards gift cards instead of regular gifts. Pros of Gift Cards: Easy to purchase and less time consuming than shopping for traditional gifts. Choice of the gifts left with the gift receiver. Wider range of gift cards available right from $5 to […]

You Can Live Large If You Are Willing to Travel Away From the City

It is common knowledge that prime locations within the city and well connected to amenities cost higher than areas far away from downtown. But a new report by John Burns of Real Estate Consulting, Chicago says that the cost of living away from the city has never before been so cheap. With more and more […]

VISA is the preferred choice for USAA

USAA announced that it is dropping its long time service provider Master card and taking up VISA as its preferred choice of service provider. The company announced this move on its website today. USAA (United States Automobile Association), a Texas based company is the largest financial institution in all of US, offering banking services and […]