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Many people are terribly frustrated with tinnitus. It is affecting them in their everyday activities, and also interferes with sleep. Check out this article and learn what you can about minimizing the disruption that tinnitus can cause.

Try to avoid loud noises as much as possible. If this is not possible, consider using earplugs. Being around loud noises can cause tinnitus symptoms. If you keep your ears safe from these noises, you will not risk worsening your symptoms. By avoiding loud noises, you may decrease your risk of experiencing new episodes of tinnitus.

Try to stay away from loud environments if you suffer from tinnitus. This could make your symptoms worse, even if you are taking medications for them. If you have no choice but to be in a loud place, be sure to wear earplugs when you can, in order to block noises out.

If tinnitus causes you problems when you’re trying to fall asleep, consider relaxation techniques. Meditation, deep breathing, and even yoga can help you to get your body completely relaxed so you can overcome the noise in your ears. I personally like to use deep breathing, because it helps me both forget the sound and also keeps my blood pressure low.

Wash, dry and fold. Not only will doing the laundry keep you busy, but the constant sound from the clothes dryer silences annoying tinnitus ringing. For those who suffer from tinnitus, retraining themselves is a necessary part of helping themselves. By doing a simple household task like laundry, they learn to ignore the agonizing noises in their head.

Tinnitus might not be what’s keeping you up at night, instead it could be stress which makes the noise more noticeable. Try to tie up as many loose ends as you can before you go to bed and then engage yourself in some relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing to clear your mind and calm your body.

Consider that the source of the ringing in your ears might actually be a problem in your mouth. Have your teeth thoroughly looked at and fix any dental issues. Make sure that any braces, retainers or dentures fit perfectly well and are not tensing muscles further up the head or causing never pains or pinches.

Consider seeking help from a psychologist if you suffer from tinnitus. A psychologist has the ability to teach you how to put the tinnitus to the back of your mind. To do this you must be fully cooperative with the psychology and open your mind to the fact that this can work for you.

Use your music or television as a constant background noise to mask out the sounds that you are hearing. If you have other noises going on around you, you will not notice the tinnitus as much, and will be able to function well even when things are getting bad for you.

Learn relaxation techniques that promote calm to fight the symptoms of tinnitus. Studies have shown that relaxing activities, like meditation, work to reduce the level of ringing in the ears. Make a deep relaxation routine part of your day to day life. It will not take long to see results.

If you suffer from pulsatile tinnitus (the sound in your ears keeps rhythm with your heart) ask your doctor if using tricyclic antidepressants may be beneficial for your condition. These medications have been proven to offer relief to numerous people who suffer from pulsatile tinnitus. Since this class of medication may cause side effects, your physician may prescribe these drugs only on a trial basis to see if they are effective.

White noise is used in many places of business for a very good reason. This is because it does a good job of covering up low noises. If tinnitus is keeping you from sleeping at night, you should consider adding some kind of a noise to help cover up the ringing sound you keep hearing. Try turning on a fan, some quiet music, or get a white-noise machine.is used in many places of business for a very good reason. This is because it does a good job of covering up low noises. If tinnitus is keeping you from sleeping at night, you should consider adding some kind of a noise to help cover up the ringing sound you keep hearing. Try turning on a fan, some quiet music, or get a white-noise machine.

Visit the dentist. One cause of tinnitus is through a dental problem, or something that could be wrong with your skull or jaw. Make sure that you discuss tinnitus, you may find that doctors that you see will have beneficial advice for you. Of course, if a physical problem is causing your symptoms, you’ll want to correct it as soon as possible.

You are getting sleepy… and some relief from tinnitus! Hypnosis is said to bring a reduction in tinnitus symptoms for many sufferers, so why not try it yourself? Find someone locally who has great references and has dealt with people in your situation before and see if they can help you with your disease.

Try various types of background noise to reduce your tinnitus symptoms. White noise has been shown to be an effective distraction to tinnitus. Some great sources of background noise are ceiling and box type fans, appliances like refrigerators, road noise you get while driving, and air-conditioners. Any sort of device that will produce consistent noise will be helpful.

Talk to your friends and family about your tinnitus and educate them on the disease and how it affects you. The more they know, the more they’ll be able to accommodate you as you need them to.

You may find it helpful to keep a journal where you can note any helpful tips and information on the disorder. You can also track your tinnitus and how well you respond to various strategies. It would also be wise to go get yourself checked out by a medical professional to rule out any serious underlying illnesses.

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Credit cards can be quite complicated, especially if you do not have that much experience with them. This article will help to explain all there is to know about them, in order to keep you from making any terrible mistakes. Read this article, if you want to further your knowledge about credit cards.

You should consider getting a credit card from the retailers you make the bulk of your purchases from. Retailers often offer great discounts on purchases made with their credit card, which can be greater than any interest charges you might incur. Be sure, however, that you can pay them off each month, as the interest rates can add up quickly.

Before applying to any credit card, be sure to read all of the terms of agreement. Know what the card’s interest rate is, what rewards are offered, what the credit limit is, and any additional rules. Knowing this before you apply, can prevent you from ending up with a card that will put you in debt.

Before you choose a credit card company, be sure that you compare interest rates. There is no standard when it comes to interest rates, even when it is based on your credit. Every company uses a different formula to figure what interest rate to charge. Be sure that you compare rates, to ensure that you get the best deal possible.

Be wary of late payment charges. Many of the credit companies out there now charge high fees for making late payments. Most of them will also increase your interest rate to the highest legal interest rate. Before you choose a credit card company, be sure that you are fully aware of their policy regarding late payments.

When it is time to make monthly payments on your credit cards, be sure that you pay more than the minimum amount that you are required to pay. If you only pay the small amount required, it will take you longer to pay your debts off and the interest will be steadily increasing.

When you are unable to pay off one of your credit cards, then the best policy is to contact the credit card company. Letting it just go to collections is bad for your credit score. You will find that most companies will let you pay it off in smaller amounts, as long as you don’t keep avoiding them.

When it comes to credit cards, always try to spend no more than you can pay off at the end of each billing cycle. By doing this, you can help to avoid high interest rates, late fees and other such financial pitfalls. This is also a great way to keep your credit score high.

Be sure to limit the number of credit cards you hold. Having too many credit cards with balances can do a lot of harm to your credit. Many people think they would only be given the amount of credit that is based on their earnings, but this is not true.

Keep track of how much money you are spending when using a credit card. Small, incidental purchases can add up quickly, and it is important to know how much you have spend on them, so you can understand how much you owe. You can keep track with a check register, spreadsheet program, or even with an online option offered by many credit card companies.

Do not use your credit cards to make emergency purchases. Many people believe that this is the best use of credit cards, but the best use is actually for things that you purchase on a regular basis, like groceries. The key is, to only charge things that you will be able to pay back in a timely manner.

Be safe when giving out your credit card information. If you like to order things online with it, then you have to be sure the website is secure. If you notice charges that you didn’t make, call the customer service number for the credit card company. They can help deactivate your card and make it unusable, until they mail you a new one with a new account number.

When choosing the right credit card for your needs, you need to make sure that you pay attention to the interest rates offered. If you see an introductory rate, pay close attention to how long that rate is good for. Interest rates are one of the most important things when getting a new credit card.

You should contact your creditor, if you know that you will not be able to pay your monthly bill on time. Many people do not let their credit card company know and end up paying very large fees. Some creditors will work with you, if you let them know the situation ahead of time and they may even end up waiving any late fees.

If you are in the market for a secured credit card, it is very important that you pay close attention to the fees that are associated with the account, as well as, whether they report to the major credit bureaus. If they do not report, then it is no use having that specific card.

Be sure that you only use your credit card on a secure server, when making purchases online to keep your credit safe. When you input your credit card information on servers that are not secure, you are allowing any hacker to access your information. To be safe, be sure that the website starts with the “https” in its url.

Try your best to stay within 30 percent of the credit limit that is set on your card. Part of your credit score is made up of assessing the amount of debt that you have. By staying far under your limit, you will help your rating and make sure it does not start to dip.

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There is nothing more wonderful than waking up in the morning and smelling that wonderful smell of hot coffee. Millions of people around the world love that smell. Coffee is a drink to be savored and enjoyed, and here are some tips to help you make sure you can savor the perfect cup of coffee every day.

To make a good coffee, always start with fresh beans. They should look kind of oily, and they should be potent. Try to avoid very dry beans, any grocery store beans, and any beans that have been exposed to air for a long time. Your best bet is to either roast beans yourself or buy them from a local roaster.

If you brew your own pot of coffee, then consider stirring the pot just as the brewing cycle is finished. Giving it a quick stir helps bring out the coffee’s aroma and flavor. This allows you to get a much richer coffee-tasting and smelling experience.

Making a great cup of coffee really depends on your coffee maker. It does not have to be the most expensive model to produce a great cup of coffee, but it does have to brew the coffee properly. Look for a coffee maker who will extract all the best elements out of every single bean.

Good water is critical. All things you put in the coffee will affect the taste. For the best tasting coffee, use bottled, filtered or distilled water.

One way to keep coffee fresh is by buying whole bean coffee and only grinding as much as you plan on drinking at the time. Most coffee loses its flavor because people make more than they plan on drinking. Light, humidity, air, and oxygen can quickly decrease the flavor and aroma of your coffee by damaging its oils.

To get the strongest cup of coffee, only grind your beans immediately before you brew them. While grinding is fun and fills your kitchen with the enticing aroma of fresh coffee, it also immediately releases the flavor of your beans, limiting their shelf life. To get the freshest brew every time, invest in a coffee machine that both grinds and brews.

When you get some coffee beans, put most of them away in an airtight container. Place the container in your freezer if you do not have a cool place to keep it. You should grind small quantities of beans, for instance enough to last you for a week. Experience with different grinding techniques if you want different flavors.

Get the best deals on your favorite coffee by finding and using coupons. When they are on sale, use the coupons to buy them at the best price. Many times, grocery stores will print out coupons for the items you purchase most often. This is a great way to save on your coffee budget.

If you are trying to cut down on your caffeine consumption, it is not necessary to go cold-turkey. Grind up half decaf and half regular beans to make your own blend. Pre-ground beans make this process easy.

To cut down on acidic coffee, pull out that salt shaker. You can use just a pinch of salt in your coffee grounds when brewing to curb the acidity of the brew. Be careful not to overdo it. Too much salt will obviously change the overall taste of the brew.

Before you decide on a drive-thru establishment that you want to purchase from each morning, try them all to get an idea of the one you like the most. The last thing that you will want to do is settle for a mediocre coffee, if there is a place that you would enjoy better.

Keep your coffee machine clean. Once you are done drinking coffee, you should rinse the coffee pot and remove the coffee grounds. Rinse the machine as best as you can and run hot water through it at least once a week to clean it thoroughly. Do not leave coffee or grounds in your machine for more than an hour.

Pay attention to the soil the coffee beans were grown in. If you grind your own coffee, beans are important. The soil used to grow the beans you are using can make a huge difference in taste. Do a bit of research if you have particular tastes when it comes to coffee.

If you do not grind your own coffee, you should consider doing so. The best and most flavorful cup of coffee will come from freshly ground beans. Coffee grinders are not very expensive and this extra step only takes a minute. You will notice the difference in taste from your very first cup.

If your kids have been bugging you for a sip of your coffee, but you do not feel that it is appropriate for them to have it, consider buying coffee flavored syrup for them to add to milk. This gives you the same great coffee flavor without worrying about caffeine.

Make it a habit to only grind enough coffee for your immediate use. When you grind a whole bag of coffee, you are speeding up the flavor shelf life. Those grounds will lose flavor within a couple of days, where the fresh beans would have held out a little longer.

If you love the great taste of freshly brewed coffee, stay away from the grocery store. The beans you can grind on the coffee aisle say “fresh,” but have been sitting there for quite some time. Instead, go directly to the roaster’s website. Many places will ship your beans within a day or two of roasting, giving you maximum freshness!

The size of your coffee grounds has a lot to do with the way your coffee tastes. A finer coffee grind will mean that more surface area of the bean is exposed to water while a coarser grind will mean less. No matter which grind you prefer, an even grind particle size is very important for a great cup of coffee.

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?Severe weather events cause billions of dollars in property damage and economic losses every year,? said Julie Rochman, IBHS president and CEO. ?The supplementary disaster aid is designed to incentivize states to do the right thing by adopting and enforcing strong building codes, which would help their citizens, businesses and communities during the recovery process following a disaster.

?We know that modern building codes would significantly improve our nation?s safety and resilience over time, which ultimately will reduce taxpayer costs from natural disasters,? Rochman added.

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By Stephen Bornstein on Monday, June 4, 2012
Mutual funds attack hedge funds over fraudulent publicity issue

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Thanks to the recently-passed JOBS Act, U.S. hedge funds and private equity funds will soon be promoting themselves in the media. U.S. mutual funds are terrified at the prospect.

That’s because U.S. mutual funds are subject to very rigid SEC rules regarding what they can and cannot say in their marketing materials and advertisements. The SEC has yet to issue its new rules regarding private fund advertising, which are expected to be finalized in July.
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Last month, the Investment Company Institute – which represents the U.S. mutual fund industry – warned the SEC in a bold and forceful comment letter that "private fund advertising is particularly susceptible to fraud . . . [because], unlike mutual funds, private funds often pursue investment strategies that are opaque . . . and invest in securities that are difficult to value or relatively illiquid."

The ICI reminded the SEC of the 60 years of market experience and adaptive rule-making that led to the legal strictures now limiting mutual fund advertising. It argued that private funds should not be able to claim things in ads about themselves that mutual funds cannot say, such as "predictions of performance, exaggerated claims of investment prowess [and] unwarranted comparisons to competitors or benchmarks."

For its part, the private fund industry defends a laxer publicity regime for itself than for mutual funds on the fact that its investment vehicles can only be sold to accredited investors, who are presumed to be sufficiently sophisticated to make investment decisions for themselves. In its letter to the SEC, the ICI dismissed that argument by invoking recent hedge fund history to show that accredited investors are just as easily defrauded as the retail investors to whom mutual funds are marketed.

Today, all it takes to be an accredited investor is a 0,000 income or a million net worth (excluding primary residence). The ICI and others think those numbers should be tripled.

The ICI further urges the SEC to impose content restrictions on private fund ads. According to the ICI, if private funds are given free rein in their advertising, the public may not be able to distinguish them from registered funds, which are subject to a plethora of advertising rules, including using a standardized methodology for reporting performance and disclosing the circumstances under which returns were achieved. The ICI recommends that, until such time as the SEC develops a similar performance measurement system for private funds, investment returns should be banned from private fund ads.

Moreover, the ICI wants private fund managers to submit their ads to FINRA for prior review just like mutual funds have to do. FINRA is supposed to make certain that statements made in mutual fund ads meet SEC specifications and are fair, balanced and supportable.

Statistically, the global private fund industry (for most of which U.S. persons are eligible investors) manages approximately trillion in assets and the U.S. mutual fund industry runs around trillion.
There are about 10,000 hedge funds in total and about 8,000 U.S. mutual funds (not counting ETFs).
Hedge funds and private equity funds are clearly aimed at high-end investors and mutual funds at the general public. Minimum private fund investments are typically in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not higher.

To the ICI, having a lot of money does not mean one knows what one’s doing when it comes to investing. Its letter cites sports stars, entertainers and lottery winners as examples of wealthy individuals who may not have any investment sophistication.

If a private fund ad were to make it clear that no investment less than, say, 0,000 or million would be accepted (and the fund’s manager meant it), that would seem to address the problems cited by the ICI, since there really could be no confusion with mutual funds which typically accept investments in any amount and, presumably, investors who can pony up minimum investments of 0,000 or million ought to be able to fend for themselves (so long as they don’t have to borrow the money).

At the end of the day, maybe all that’s necessary to rationalize a two-tiered publicity structure would be to (1) redefine accredited investor for JOBS Act purposes as someone who invests at least 0,000 or million in a private fund and (2) require private fund ads to prominently display the 0,000 or million minimum investment.

Too simple?

Tags: FINRA, Investment Company Institute, JOBS Act, SEC, accredited investors, advertisements, hedge funds, minimum investment, mutual funds, performance reporting, private equity funds

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If you are looking for information on the various plumbing problems, whether you are doing some home maintenance on your own or someone else’s home, this article will provide you with the information you need. If you try and accomplish these tasks without any knowledge, your end product will wind up a disaster and a waste of time.

Before starting any plumbing project be sure to turn off the main water supply. Water damage can be one of the most expensive things to repair. To minimize damage turn the main water supply off as well as any shut off valves near where you are working. This will save a great deal of hardship later on.

To prevent the pipes from freezing, it is advisable to seal off air vents, cracks and access doors. In order to keep the heat in and the cold out, you can try using insulation or caulk. In the event a leak occurs, make it a point to remind everyone where the master circuit breaker is so it can be shut off immediately.

Use a hairdryer to thaw frozen pipes, after you shut off the water to the house. A hairdryer will gently heat the pipe and thaw the ice without causing significant damage to the pipe. Shutting off the water first means that if the pipe is broken, there will be no rush of water into the house.

Inspect around the toilets for softness in the floors to see if any damage has occurred. Sit on the toilet and move from side to side, placing one foot on the ground. As you do, see if the floor lacks sturdiness or feels otherwise soft. It’s important to catch and address floor damage problems as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more expensive the repair will be.

A great way to knock out your plumbing issues in one shot is to schedule everything at once. You may want to have each minor problem attended to as the occur, but having multiple repairs done at once allows you to save up for the cost. This will cut down on your plumbing bill because they can not charge you for extra trips.

There are many ways to unclog a drain. You can try plunging it at first. If that doesn’t work try using a chemical agent from the store. Before you go and spend money at the store though, if you have baking soda and some vinegar handy, you can mix those together and pour them in the drain and try to plunge that but if all else fails they have stronger remedies at your local hardware store.

Always use cold water when your garbage disposal is running. Cold water will allow for the food particles to be properly disposed of while keeping the blades sharp. Grease will stay solid and go through your drain with cold water; you don’t want gooey grease in your pipes.

Don’t shrug off that trickle coming from your toilet as a small problem. Even the tiniest leak can be quite expensive in the long run as you end up wasting potentially hundreds of gallons of water. See if you can find the root of the leak, or seek out professional advice, and keep your toilet running efficiently.

Periodically, make sure that the sump pump in your house is working to full capacity. Pour a few gallons of water into the sump pit, and your pump should drain that water out with minimal issues. Checking that your devices are working throughout the year can pay large dividends in the event of a crisis.

One way to prevent water heater problems is to turn down the heat. As long as the water is still as hot as needed for showers and washing dishes, turning it down won’t hurt anything, and will extend the life of the heater. Holding very hot water can corrode the inside.

Sometimes kitchen sinks can be clogged up due to a slow accumulation of solidified grease. One quick fix for this is to try pouring very hot grease down the sink, which will liquefy the grease clogging the drain and carry it down. Water won’t work, because grease will not dissolve in water.

Make sure that the temperature of your home’s water heater is not above 120F. On older water heaters, be sure it is not above medium settings. When temperatures get higher than 120, scalding can occur. Also, having the settings above 120F, tends to use more energy than lower temperatures do.

Make sure you take great care in what type of drain cleaner you use. A number of them have strong chemical ingredients that damage pipes. Always be sure to pick a brand that has been announced that it is gentle on pipes. A plumbing system needs certain bacteria to stay clean, and some chemicals could be harmful to these bacteria or to you.

Run dishwashers and washing machines at night, or during times when people are not using that much water. This will keep water pressure strong for showers and other things, while making sure that dishwashing and laundry still takes place in a timely manner. It also preserves energy costs and use.

Do not shock yourself! Water and electricity do not mix well! If you are working with both electrical and plumbing issues at the same time, then you must avoid crossing them. Beware! The two together can be deadly! When water and electricity are mixed, the risk of getting a shock can be incredibly high, as well as deadly.

A great plumbing tip which can save you a lot of money on a daily basis is to invest in a low GPF (gallons per flush) model toilet. As such, every time you flush the toilet you will be using less water than before, and doing so will save you on your water bill.

With the proper knowledge, you can accomplish plumbing tasks, if you take the time to learn and perform all of the steps correctly. Now that you have the information that you need, in order to accomplish your plumbing needs, don’t waste any time trying to fix your plumbing problems.

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During Disaster Safety and Mitigation Week (May 13-19) ? which is part of National Building Safety Month ? the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is touting the importance of state enactment and enforcement of modern building codes.

?Severe weather events cause billions of dollars in property damage and economic losses every year,? said Julie Rochman, IBHS president and CEO. ?The supplementary disaster aid is designed to incentivize states to do the right thing by adopting and enforcing strong building codes, which would help their citizens, businesses and communities during the recovery process following a disaster.

?We know that modern building codes would significantly improve our nation?s safety and resilience over time, which ultimately will reduce taxpayer costs from natural disasters,? Rochman added.

Last week, the federal Safe Building Code Incentive Act (SBCIA) was introduced in the House of Representatives (H.R. 1878) and Senate (S. 924). The SBCIA provides qualifying states with an additional four percent of funding available for post-disaster assistance if they utilize nationally recognized model building codes. Specifically, states would need to adopt and enforce the International Residential Code (IRC) from either of the most recent two updates (2012 or 2009).

Twelve states currently would qualify for the additional four percent in disaster aid under SBCIA: California, New Jersey, District of Columbia, New Mexico, Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana, Utah, Maryland, Virginia, Michigan and Washington. A number of other states could qualify with relatively minor changes to their building code systems.

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) commissioned a recent study to specifically examine the impact of the SBCIA and states adopting and enforcing statewide building codes. The study, which focused on hurricane and wind damages, revealed that since 1988, $ 125 billion in FEMA grant funds have been issued related to natural disasters. If buildings exposed to these disasters had been built to model codes, the study found that disaster aid could have been reduced by nearly 20 percent, or $ 13 billion.

During post-disaster field investigations, including one conducted following Hurricane Charley, which struck Florida in 2004, IBHS found that homes built to modern codes with increased wind resistance were 40 percent less likely to be damaged and the repair costs were 60 percent lower.

?By encouraging the adoption and enforcement of strong building codes through measures like the SBCIA, lawmakers can save lives, promote long-term fiscal stability, reduce public sector response and recovery costs, protect the environment, and create a more resilient society.?

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During Disaster Safety and Mitigation Week (May 13-19) ? which is part of National Building Safety Month ? the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is touting the importance of state enactment and enforcement of modern building codes.

?Severe weather events cause billions of dollars in property damage and economic losses every year,? said Julie Rochman, IBHS president and CEO. ?The supplementary disaster aid is designed to incentivize states to do the right thing by adopting and enforcing strong building codes, which would help their citizens, businesses and communities during the recovery process following a disaster.

?We know that modern building codes would significantly improve our nation?s safety and resilience over time, which ultimately will reduce taxpayer costs from natural disasters,? Rochman added.

Last week, the federal Safe Building Code Incentive Act (SBCIA) was introduced in the House of Representatives (H.R. 1878) and Senate (S. 924). The SBCIA provides qualifying states with an additional four percent of funding available for post-disaster assistance if they utilize nationally recognized model building codes. Specifically, states would need to adopt and enforce the International Residential Code (IRC) from either of the most recent two updates (2012 or 2009).

Twelve states currently would qualify for the additional four percent in disaster aid under SBCIA: California, New Jersey, District of Columbia, New Mexico, Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana, Utah, Maryland, Virginia, Michigan and Washington. A number of other states could qualify with relatively minor changes to their building code systems.

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) commissioned a recent study to specifically examine the impact of the SBCIA and states adopting and enforcing statewide building codes. The study, which focused on hurricane and wind damages, revealed that since 1988, $ 125 billion in FEMA grant funds have been issued related to natural disasters. If buildings exposed to these disasters had been built to model codes, the study found that disaster aid could have been reduced by nearly 20 percent, or $ 13 billion.

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Woodbridge Structured Funding, LLC, a leader in the structured settlements, lottery payments, and annuities buying industry, has received an AAA rating, the highest rating possible, from the Business Consumer Alliance, for its dedication toward outstanding customer service and continued excellent track record.

Business Consumer Alliance is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Colton, California that monitors and reports on practices of businesses. The BCA uses an algorithm that evaluates various business aspects of Woodbridge and other companies, such as reliability and regulation.

In response to the AAA rating from BCA, Executive Vice President of Woodbridge Structured Funding, Scott Schwartz, stated, ?At Woodbridge, our mission is to treat each client?s needs individually, providing each person with the best possible customer service while getting the most money for their structured settlements, lottery, annuity payments.?

Woodbridge has been growing its business continuously due to the great track record it has maintained over the years. Woodbridge posted a solid first quarter in 2013, and is hiring more employees to meet the demand of new clients. ?The AAA rating from BCA helps solidify our standing in the industry more, as a reputable company that clients trust, one they value and are satisfied with,? Scott Schwartz said.

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