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Maryville, Tennessee: Still One of the Nation's Best Places to Live

In 1999, A&E Network's weekly television series A&E Top 10 named Maryville, Tennessee as one of the top ten places in America to "Have it all." Other noted publications have ranked Maryville as one of the top places in the nation to retire.

Eight years later, the sleepy little town of Maryville is still enjoying a boom in its population and its economics. People are moving to Maryville from the northern states and southern states as well as nations from around the world. Because of this, real estate and home sales, new and used, are on the rise while much of the country is in a slump. New storefronts and restaurants are popping up all over the county while acreage next to main thoroughfares is being bought up in droves.

An increase in population attracts new businesses, but what attracts all these outsiders to purchase a home and relocate to Maryville? The main reason is location. Maryville is located near a major city, a highly popular vacation destination, and the most visited nation parks in the country.

Fifteen minutes to the north is Knoxville, with all the flare of a big city. Residents of Maryville commute to Knoxville for work, shopping, and entertainment. Knoxville boasts two large malls and countless numbers of shopping centers and storefronts. Fine and fast food restaurants also litter the streets of Knoxville. However, we can't talk about Knoxville without mentioning the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Neyland Stadium, one of the largest college football stadiums in the country and where the University of Tennessee Volunteers football team plays their home games. Go Big Orange!

Forty minutes to the east of Maryville are Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. In Pigeon Forge visitors can shop, play putt-putt, drive go-carts, attend dinner shows, and much more. Also located in Pigeon Forge is DollyWood, the entertainment park owned by Dolly Parton. Gatlinburg is most known for its Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Visitors can also visit Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and the Space Needle, which offers a 342 foot aerial view of downtown Gatlinburg and the surrounding mountains.

Thirty minutes to the southeast of Maryville is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The beauty of the mountains, the diversity of wildlife, and the tranquility of nature draw in over 9 million visitors each year making the GSMNP the most visited national park. A popular destination in the park is Cades Cove. Cades Cove is an 11-mile one-way road that winds visitors through a lush valley of fields and woods that are teeming with wildlife such as deer, bear, and an occasional fox.

Maryville also affords many recreational opportunities. Fort Loudon Lake is part of the Tennessee River, which borders Blount County to the north and west. Boaters take to the lake for fishing and skiing. The mountains offer some of the best hiking, biking, and camping available anywhere. Hunting is also a favorite past time for some residents of Maryville.

Maryville, TN has peaceful setting of a rural community with all the advantages of a big city. Factor in low real estate prices, excellent schools, plenty of jobs and career opportunities, and low crime rates and Maryville may just be the perfect place to live.

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Credit Fraud Secrets Thieves Don't Want You To Know

Have you ever been a victim of credit card fraud? If so, you know just how traumatic it can be. What's more, if you don't detected it early enough, it could leave bad marks on your credit report that could haunt you for many years. The most commonly thought of credit card fraud is when your wallet or purse is stolen, and the thief uses your credit cards to make unauthorized purchases.

But, with the increasing rate of online buying, another form of credit card fraudâ€"known as misappropriationâ€"is spreading like wildfire. These days the only thing a thief needs to create havoc on your credit life is your credit card numberâ€"not your actual card.

Here are just a few ways that this type of fraud can happen to you:

* One day your telephone rings, you answer and the person on the other end of the line tells you that they have a one time special offer, good for today onlyâ€"and that you simply need to provide them with your credit card number to make a purchase. STOP! Don't ever give out your credit card number to anyone who calls you. Only provide this kind of information if you have called the company to place an order, and you are positive that it is a well-established reputable business.

* You find that someone has gone through your trash. Then when you receive your credit card statement, you find that there are dozens of unauthorized charges. STOP! Always tear up your credit card receipts and bank statements before putting them in the trash. Better yet, buy a paper shredder from a local office supply. Many thieves go through unguarded trash bags specifically looking for your credit card staments.

* You go out to eat in a restaurant and pay the bill with your credit card. On your next credit card statement, you notice that there are unauthorized charges that started the same day as your restaurant meal. It turns out that the waiter made an extra imprint of your card when he rung up your bill, and then used the number to go shopping. The solution? Many restaurants have placed their credit card processing centers in plain view of the customer's sight to combat this problem. If not, you could follow the waiter to the charge station, and watch him throughout the process. It's also important to make sure that they know that they are being watched.

You may be wondering if there are other measures that you can take to make sure you aren't a victim of credit card fraud? Yes there is and here are a few suggestions.

* If possible, carry your credit cards and other bank information somewhere other than your wallet or purse. This way, if a thief nabs it, you will be out only your cashâ€"not your credit cards.

* Another way is to only take the credit card that you intend to use that dayâ€"leave the others at home.

* Make a list of all your credit cards and keep it in a safe place, make sure to list the numbers and contact information of the issuing company. That way, if you do lose them, you'll have the information necessary to contact the credit card company as soon as you notice the theft.

* Never sign a blank receipt, and always be sure to cross out blank lines. For example, if you bought something that didn't require a tip, cross out the tip line so nobody can add to it later.

* If you're making a purchase online, be sure that you do so via a secure site.

* If you move, report your new address to your credit card issuer immediately. Also fill out a change of address form at the post office. Sneaky thieves are on the look out for people moving, and then watch the mailbox of the old house, hoping that they can intercept a credit card statement.

Following the above suggestions doesn't guarantee you'll never be a victim of credit card fraud, but it will greatly reduce your chances.