National Western Life Annuity Critique and Warnings
Malcolm Berko warns readers about National Western Life Insurance Co of Austin Texas citing high cancellation penalties low long term yields and questionable service. The column contrasts teaser rates with potential 3 percent returns long delays in principal refunds and notes the insurer may stall requests. Readers are urged to research alternatives and not rely solely on Berko’s advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Western Life Insurance Co
Austin
Texas
Aid
National Western
A.M. Best & Co
Trang At&t
National Western Life
Poliyholder Department
National Western Management
Malcolm Berko
Copley News Service
Herald-Journal
Berko
Syracuse Herald-Journal
P.O. Box
Boca Raton
Fla
Off Season Wedding Tips To Cut Costs And Debt
A guide from a Syracuse consumer debt column offers cost cutting for weddings and honeymoons. Emphasizing off season dates, DIY dress, televideo gifts, smaller guest lists, and budgeting to avoid debt. Recommends thermographed invitations, heirloom dress options, local home based cake bakers, and early honeymoon planning. Provides contact for Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Patchett
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Central New York
Suite
S. Salina St
Syracuse
Stimulator pain device eyed by Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about the Stimulator, a pain relief device marketed on television and tied to endorsements by public figures. Lacking FDA approval, it faces federal action. lawsuits and consumer complaints cite non delivery and refunds. The BBB urges consulting a physician and independent education before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Bureau
Universal Management Services Inc
Natural Choice Inc
Akron
Ohio
Tes
BBB
Federal Drug Administration
Universal Management Services
FDA
U.S
Ole
Vic Wlaszyn
BSB
Florida
West Coast
Evel Knievel
Lee Merriweather
EBB
Savvy Ways to Cut Living Costs and Finance a Car
A reader-friendly guide reviews how discount dining cards and price reductions in shopping, travel, and housing can trim monthly expenses. It covers mortgage refinancing, geothermal heating, property tax challenges, insurance discounts, and buying strategies for cars, energy, and debt. It cites figures, programs, and firms such as Transmedia, Entertainment, In Good Taste, World Travel Network, and IntelliChoice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Roanoke
Fer#om College
Matt
Conns
Syme
Youll
Geothermal
U S
National Taxpayers Union
Alfred St
Alexandria
Charles Donaldson
Campbell, Calif
IntelliChoice
Peter Levy
IntelliiChoice
James Steamer
Dearborn Financial
Joey Epstein
Kip Hunter-Epstein
Fort Lauderdale
Price Costco
Sam's Club
You Oight
Mary Hunt
Cheapskate
Transmedia
Entertainment
Call World Travel Network
Herbert Telson
Entertaiment Publications
Quest International
International Travel Card
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