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Greetings!
Consumer United, a value-driven consumer group helping members to simplify and save on basic services, has launched its new and improved website. Click here to check out the site's extreme makeover.
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Tax Refunds Via Prepaid Debit Cards
 Looking for a viable alternative to "refund anticipation loans" from tax preparers like H&R Block and Jackson Hewlitt? The U.S. Department of the Treasury plans to test a new prepaid debit solution called MyAccountCard for the 2010 tax season. The cards will be available to a select group of about 600,000 taxpayers. Learn more here.
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Avoid Foreclosure By Using Online Tool
Having trouble paying the mortgage? The folks over at Fannie Mae have launched a free interactive tool called WaysHome to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure through a series of multi-media simulations.
As part of the group's "Know Your Options" initiative, the WaysHome video uses online technology to allow homeowners to put themselves in real-life situations, make informed choices and immediately see the outcomes of those actions. Click here for the lowdown.
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Tips To Improve Bathroom Efficiency
Bathroom efficiency? Don't flush it down the toilet. We've compiled some information from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design Trends Survey and EcoFriend.org. Here are some tips to maintain your restroom's style, while increasing your its efficiency. Read more here.
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Dim Lights To Create Energy-Saving Bulbs
Looking for a more energy-efficient light bulb? Make it dimmer. According to lighting experts, there are several ways to make a light bulb more efficient. More often than not, manufacturers resort to dimming the light bulb itself. A more efficient bulb does not have to be a darker one. Experts report that bulbs can be filled with different types of gases and advanced filament designs can also be used. Learn more here.
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Inside Consumer United :: Zach Latimer
Since January 2010, Zach Latimer has enjoyed working as a Consumer United advocate in our New Jersey auto insurance division. Born and raised about 50 miles north of New York City in Pound Ridge, NY, Latimer moved to Boston where he studied business at Northeastern University with a specific focus on marketing and entrepreneurship. Recently celebrating his one-year anniversary at the company, Latimer really appreciates the start-up experience he's received. Learn more here.
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