Every Wednesday on NBC10’s “Survive and Thrive” we bring you a half-hour filled with money saving tips, expert financial advice, a list of open jobs in our area, plus much more to help you and your family survive and thrive during these tough financial times. In case you missed today’s show, you can find helpful links and information below.
BEWARE OF CENSUS WORKER IMPOSTERS
As you know, the census is taking place this year. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that there may be con artists posing as census workers trying to get your personal information. Census workers knocking on your doors will have a badge, handheld device, and a census bureau canvas bag. Ask to see their ID before giving ANY information. Their job is to verify addresses, so you should not be giving out your social security number or any other personal information.
KIDDIE KANDIDS FILES FOR CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY
Kiddie Kandids, a nationwide photography chain based in Utah, has filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Customers hoping to pick up their pictures at the studio in the Neshaminy Mall found that it was closed, and the mall confirmed that the nationwide company closed its doors on Sunday night. If Kiddie Kandids still owes you pictures, Neshaminy Mall recommends that you call 877-353-5770, but the best way to communicate with the company is via email at DMERRILL@KIDDIEKANDIDS.COM. If you still have problems, contact the PA Attorney General’s Office and file a complaint.
WAYS TO GO GREEN AND SAVE GREEN
What do you use to set the dinner table? If you’re using paper napkins, switch to reusable napkins to save some serious cash. Did you know that a family of four can save $130 a year, just by switching to reusable napkins? The average person uses about 2,200 standard two-ply napkins every year- that’s the equivalent of over 6 per day. By using just one less napkin a day, more than a billion pounds of waste could be saved from the landfills annually.
Grabbing a bottle of water might be convenient, but drinking filtered tap water is a much better choice for both the environment and your wallet. It takes more than 1,000 years for a bottle to decompose, and replacing bottled water with tap water could save $600 per person a year!
WEBSITE WE LOVE
Groupon.com- each day, the site offers something fun to do at an unbelievable price. If the minimum number of people sign up for the deal before midnight, everyone gets the offer. If not enough people sign up, no one gets the deal and your credit card won’t be charged.
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