Text From a Listener:

• Mike – When can he expect his new garbage cans for recycling?

Recommendation – It will be phased in with such a large number of people, but you can keep up on the Phoenix City Site.

• More about recycling the actual garbage containers and how they’re using them.
• Romey doesn’t have recycling service in his area, so we discuss the options someone that lives in an unincorporated area has.
• Last minute tips all of us could take to heart, especially during the holidays.

Caller:

• Celia – She removed the carpet in her home and found a gap and wonders if she needs to fill it before laying tile? Will it turn into a highway for termites?

Recommendation – He would leave it up to the tile installer and make sure they warranty any damage that could be caused by not filling in those cracks. They’re the experts!

• Gene – He’s recently gotten an ad from the city about insurance on his main water line. Is that a good idea?

Recommendation – Usually Rosie is against these, but his system is over 60 years old and it might be an instance where it could be a good idea.

*The guys discuss these insurance policies put out by utility companies. Rosie thinks it’s a scam. We’ll follow up in the next few weeks.\

Ken Colburn with Data Doctors joins us to talk Cyber Security during the busy retail season.

• What is Rosie doing wrong? He’s been scammed twice recently!
• Common ways people can get your information.
• What is the new security chip on credit cards for and how it works.
• Avoid Fake websites that promise “hard to find” presents at the last minute.
• RESEARCH ANY SITE YOUR USING! We share red flags to watch for.

Cyber Security Continued:

• Scams involving shipping. Ony get tracking numbers from the company you purchased it from.
• More about the chip on new credit cards and why some retailers aren’t using them.
• Listen to a “Rosie-ism” about “sand in his underwear”
• Beware on those social media sites.

Thanks to Ken at Data Doctors for joining us today. Keep your finances safe!