By Christine Alexis Derek looked up at an ad on the subway for a for-profit trade school and shook his … Continue reading Broken Promises At For-Profit Schools
Category Archives: Helpful Tips: Consumer
Just Graduated and I’m Facing My Student Debt
By Christine Alexis My photo is funny, but my situation is not. After listening to President Obama talk about student … Continue reading Just Graduated and I’m Facing My Student Debt
How Safe Is Your Mobile Banking Service?
by Christine Alexis, Today, it seems like everyone has a smart phone. Well, maybe not everyone. But consider that 90 … Continue reading How Safe Is Your Mobile Banking Service?
Obama Takes Executive Action on Student Loan Debt
By Christine Alexis Recent college grads, like me, got a gift from President Obama. He signed an executive order to make it … Continue reading Obama Takes Executive Action on Student Loan Debt
When Will the DREAM Act Become a Reality?
by Christine Alexis When will the DREAM Act become a reality? The New York State Senate has Dreamers crossing … Continue reading When Will the DREAM Act Become a Reality?
Warning About Deceptive Auto Ads
by Barbara Nevins Taylor How comfortable did you feel the last time you visited a car dealer and how long … Continue reading Warning About Deceptive Auto Ads
Peru Tourist Warning Eased
by Nick Taylor A year or so ago the State Department warned Americans to avoid areas of Peru including the popular tourist … Continue reading Peru Tourist Warning Eased
Spring Cleaning and Product Claims
Despite the crazy weather in New York, the spring cleaning bug bit me and I began to root around in … Continue reading Spring Cleaning and Product Claims
When To Choose Assisted Living
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Our mom was 89 years old, living alone, forgetful and driving to restaurants for dinner at … Continue reading When To Choose Assisted Living
Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
Sometimes events make choices for us. Superstorm Sandy devastated thousands of homes and caused many on Long Island and New … Continue reading Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
Better Save For Your Funeral
Cousin Marilyn died a few days short of her 90th birthday. Marilyn never married and had no children. About seven … Continue reading Better Save For Your Funeral
What To Do After A Data Breach
First there was the Target data breach affecting as many 110 million people. Then there was the Neiman Marcus data … Continue reading What To Do After A Data Breach
Ride the 7 Train With Young Immigrants
by Tanvir Toy If you ride the 7 train in Queens, New York, you see the faces of the new … Continue reading Ride the 7 Train With Young Immigrants
55 Plus Job Search Tips
If you’re over 55 and looking for a job, you know it’s not easy. It may be little comfort to … Continue reading 55 Plus Job Search Tips
TSA Pre-Check Cuts Airport Security Lines
by Nick Taylor The first time I was singled out for a TSA Pre-check I thought I’d died and gone … Continue reading TSA Pre-Check Cuts Airport Security Lines
Moving Back With Your Parents-Tips to Cope
By Shaira Frias My 26-year-old sister doesn’t want me to use her real name. So let’s call her Alice. She … Continue reading Moving Back With Your Parents-Tips to Cope