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Caught in an (over)draft
Dear Fixer: I was on my way to take my son to his doctor’s appointment when I got a flat tire. Luckily — or so I thought — I was two blocks away from an NTB tire shop. I had my flat tire fixed and …Read More
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What’s that chewing sound coming from the furniture?
Dear Fixer: Several months ago, I purchased a piece of furniture from T.J. Maxx. It’s a chest/cabinet that appears to be hand-carved, possibly made in India. I recently discovered some very fine sawdust in several places surrounding the chest. I investigated and found out this …Read More
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Wonderful work by Whitley of Women’s Workout World
Dear Fixer: I joined Women’s Workout World in August 2011. My membership was payable on a month-to-month basis. The month after I joined, I went into the hospital for routine hernia surgery. There were some complications and two days later, while still in the hospital, …Read More
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Getting a claim settled
Dear Fixer: My in-network doctor wrote an order for me to get a mammogram, so I logged on to the United Healthcare website to look up in-network providers. The closest one was a radiology practice in Arlington Heights. I had my mammogram performed at that …
No flying solo: Airlines try to keep families together
Dear Fixer: I read your column all the time and you are amazing. I am actually writing on behalf of my children and grandchildren, but also for the benefit of all children. My problem is with the airlines! My son purchased tickets from American Airlines …
