These scammers prey on people in trouble. We run into them over and over and it’s always the same. They … Continue reading Mortgage Modification Scam Crackdown
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Affordable Care Act Scams
We suppose it’s inevitable. Scammers are taking advantage of confusion about the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. The … Continue reading Affordable Care Act Scams
Mortgage Rates Hover Below 4 Percent
Mortgage rates are higher than they were, but they are down from last week. The average 30-year-fixed rate mortgage is … Continue reading Mortgage Rates Hover Below 4 Percent
Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I’m responsible for my 89-year-old cousin Marilyn. She’s in a nice assisted … Continue reading Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
Avoid Debt Settlement and Credit Repair Companies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just shut down another debt settlement company. Jeremy R. Nelson and four companies he controlled agreed to … Continue reading Avoid Debt Settlement and Credit Repair Companies
No-Interest Loan For Deferred Action
It sounds like a dream come true. And in a way it is. Thanks to an anonymous donor the NYC … Continue reading No-Interest Loan For Deferred Action
Credit Report Mistakes Matter
updated October 9, 2017 Credit report mistakes matter. Many of us routinely ignore our credit reports although the Equifax breach … Continue reading Credit Report Mistakes Matter
3 Tips to Manage Credit Card Debt
We all know that it’s smart to pay off our credit card bills every month. But at times, that’s impossible. … Continue reading 3 Tips to Manage Credit Card Debt
6 Tips for Protection at the ATM
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The $45 million global ATM heist is … Continue reading 6 Tips for Protection at the ATM
Why Veterans Should Avoid For Profit Colleges
The colleges that make the most noise, advertise widely and reach out via email or text grab your attention. … Continue reading Why Veterans Should Avoid For Profit Colleges
5 Tips to Block Robocalls
If you’re home is like mine, you get robocalls constantly throughout the day. We are on the Do Not Call … Continue reading 5 Tips to Block Robocalls
Credit Score Help for Sandy Victims
If you’re a victim of Superstorm Sandy and you discovered that your credit score slipped because of a late or … Continue reading Credit Score Help for Sandy Victims
Watch Out For Hotel Room Wireless Charges
by Nick Taylor “I hate hotels that charge … Continue reading Watch Out For Hotel Room Wireless Charges
What Do You Do With Loose Change?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I always wonder why people toss pennies or coins away. It’s good money and discarding it … Continue reading What Do You Do With Loose Change?
3 Things To Do Before Retirement
Okay. So you’ve heard it before. We all need to get our houses in order. It may be an … Continue reading 3 Things To Do Before Retirement