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UCAN's Guide to getting financial help for your SDG&E bill.   Are you having trouble your electric and gas bill from SDG&E? You aren't alone. There are several programs available that may be able to help you. Click here for details.

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The problem with Prepaid Utility Service from SDG&E

Posted June 25th, 2012 by brandon

Prepaid meter - this is what is currently used in Great Britain

San Diego Gas & Electric is proposing that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopt a new money-making scheme that forces San Diego's most vulnerable ratepayers to pay their electric bills in advance or face shut-offs. Prepaid utility service is a flawed solution to the problem of "helping" individuals who are struggling to pay some of the highest electric bills in the nation. Full Story.

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Posted July 20th, 2011 by Charles Langley

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How to force your mortgage lender to respond to your problem

Posted July 2nd, 2009 by Mike Scott

Need to correct an error in your mortgage account? Need to get a response from your Lender? Need to find out what organization actually owns your loan? Try this secret technique.

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New Federal Law Mandates 90-day Eviction Notice to Tenants Affected by Residential Foreclosures

Posted June 8th, 2009 by ucanphil

A new federal law provides a minimum 90 days' eviction notice to most tenants affected by residential foreclosures. This is 30 days more than the current California law which provides 60 days' notice.

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New Web sites help homeowners with mortgage woes

Posted March 24th, 2009 by Charles Langley

Tired of bailouts to big irresponsible banks? How about bailing out a few consumers? If you are a troubled but somewhat responsible homeowner who needs help with a mortgage, you may qualify for your very own Big Government Bailout! MORE.

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HUD's Half Billion to Cal. Funds Local Gov't Purchase, Rehab of Foreclosed Homes

Posted September 27th, 2008 by ucanphil

Under the program, governments can demolish or rehabilitate blighted homes, then either resell them or use them for affordable housing.

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