It’s become a holiday tradition for American consumers, a day of major spending on mega deals: Black Friday. This national shopping event attracts more people than Disneyland does in a year, according to U.S. News & World Report. But this…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer temperatures predicted to be among the hottest in the last three decades across the United States, home service contracts (often referred to as home warranties) are the best way for homebuyers to…
~ This Presidents' Day, Car-Buying Consumers Can Look to Service Contracts for Protection ~ Presidents' Day is shaping up to be one of the biggest car-buying holidays of the year, and reports say five of six new car sales will…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – You’ve raised your kids to be independent, to be able to think for themselves. Now they’re off to college, and you wonder whether the lessons really sank in. Fortunately, there’s a way to lift at least some…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Soon after Thanksgiving makes hearts grateful and stomachs full, countless Americans’ thoughts turn to Black Friday shopping deals. That’s when pricey electronics and other high-end items are finally within reach – and when smart shoppers take the…
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, Americans know one thing for sure: Summertime has arrived. The transition from spring to summer brings trips to the beach, family road trips and more. It also means many consumers will purchase…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Time really is money, and as the holiday shopping season begins, a new survey shows that more than two-thirds of American consumers would be willing to spend a little more money to save time and avoid hassle…
By: Tim Meenan, Service Contract Industry Council Executive Director and General Counsel Think about a typical morning routine: You wake up in a comfortably cool home, thanks to your air conditioning system. Next, you probably check your smart phone for…
~ Service Contracts Protect Students Who Own Portable Electronics ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Half of Americans now have a tablet computer or e-reader, with college students a significant part of this growing trend, according to a survey earlier this year…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Houses covered by a protection plan sell faster and bring their owners a higher sales price than those without such a service contract, according to the findings of a recent industry study of home sale prices. The…