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Companies That GET Customer Service

Published or updated February 21, 2019 by Glen Craig

Great customer service goes a long way!

In today’s economy you would think that companies would be doing everything they can to not only get new customers, but keep the ones they already have. Unfortunately that’s not the case.  Some companies are clueless or simply don’t care.

But there are other companies out there that do totally GET customer service and understand how important the customer is.  They know that great customer service builds loyalty and keeps a customer.

Here are five companies that totally GET customer service:
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Filed Under: Business, Shopping Tagged With: american express, customer loyalty, customer service, ING Direct, starbucks

Busting Common Investing Myths – A Tweetup With Motley Fool’s Tom Gardner and ShareBuilder’s Dan Greenshields

Published or updated November 19, 2018 by Glen Craig

Understanding stock selection

A little while back I had the pleasure of attending a Tweetup at the NYC ING Direct Cafe hosted by Sharebuilder‘s president Dan Greenshields with special guest speaker Tom Gardner, CEO of The Motley Fool.

For those wondering what a Tweetup is, it’s basically an organized meeting of sorts over the social site Twitter.  The meeting was held at the ING Cafe and people from all over could follow along and participate via Twitter.

The premise of the Tweetup was to help investors bust common investing myths and take the complexities out of investing.

I tried to takes notes as best I could so I could pass them along to you.  Keep in my I’m paraphrasing here and some of the words are mine, but I think you’ll get the general ideas of what was being said.

To start, Tom Gardner talked about four basic investing rules we should all follow (this is just part of his full list of rules):
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Filed Under: Investing Tagged With: common investing myths, dan greenshields, ShareBuilder, the motley fool, tom gardner, understanding investing

Tax Breaks You Can Still Get in 2010 to Reduce Your Taxable Income

Published or updated April 16, 2013 by Glen Craig

Reduce taxable income with tax breaks.

The year is rapidly drawing to a close, and that means it’s time to really think about what additional breaks you might be eligible for right now. If you are concerned about reducing your tax liability for this year, it’s a good time to see what you qualify for.  The good news is that there is still time to qualify for a number of tax breaks in 2010.  Here are some of the tax moves you can still make:

Hybrid Car Purchase

Reduce taxable income with tax breaks.A tax credit passed in 2006 for the purchase of hybrid vehicles is still in effect — but it will end on December 31, 2010.  If you purchase certain hybrids, you could be eligible for a tax credit.  There are stipulations, though.  The tax credit is only available on the first 60,000 models sold by the manufacturer.  Some manufacturers have sold more than 60,000 units of some hybrid models.  However, there are still some hybrids that haven’t sold out.  FuelEconomy.gov has a page that shows you which models are still eligible for tax credits if you buy before the end of the year.
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Filed Under: Taxes Tagged With: homw improvement tax credits, reduce taxable income, year end tax breaks

It’s Not Too Late to Claim Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credits

Published or updated May 26, 2013 by Glen Craig

Tax credits can help you save on home energy costs

It’s never too late to make some needed improvements to boost the efficiency of your home’s energy usage.  For tax purposes, making a few around-the-house upgrades before the end of the year can contribute to a larger tax refund.

Not only will you be more energy resourceful, but you will save money in the long term, and the IRS will recognize these efforts by rolling out some energy credits to assist you with the costs.

Tax credits can help you save on home energy costsThere are two main types of credits available. The most common credit is money that you can get back for conventional home usage improvements, such as energy efficient windows and doors.  The second type of credit targets alternative energy investments, such as solar or wind powered additions.
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Filed Under: Home, Taxes Tagged With: alternative energy tax credits, energy efficient tax credits, home improvment tax credits

Find the Affordable Health Coverage You Need at eHealthInsurance.com – Review

Published or updated June 2, 2012 by Glen Craig

Health Insurance is critical- whether you are an individual or have a family; you need a way to cover both preventative medical care and emergency care.

Many employers are reducing or cutting health insurance benefits, leaving people with the need to find their own insurance options.  For a wide variety of affordable health insurance options for both individuals and families, consider checking a free quote at eHealthInsurance.com.

Get Quotes. Compare Plans. Apply Online.eHealthInsurance is the largest online resource for health insurance, offering the ability to compare the basics of a variety of health plans.  One of the best things about the eHealthInsurance website is you can receive live quotes, complete your application online and be approved in just minutes.
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Filed Under: Insurance, Review Tagged With: affordable health insurance, compare health insurance quotes, ehealthinsurance review

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