A new report from the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) says some big banks act like payday lenders when … Continue reading Payday Lending Trap
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Deferred Action and a Driver’s License
by Tanvir Toy It’s my dream to drive across the United States when I get Deferred Action from the U.S. … Continue reading Deferred Action and a Driver’s License
Saving Money-A Novel Idea?
Are you saving money? Or is it an idea in the back of your mind that twirls round and round, … Continue reading Saving Money-A Novel Idea?
N.Y. Gas Gouging Hotline
If you drive, you know that gas prices are maddeningly moving upward again. This chart from AAA and Wright Express … Continue reading N.Y. Gas Gouging Hotline
How To Apply For Deferred Action
Immigration attorney Ryan Muennich walks you through the application process for the U.S. Deferred Action Program for Childhood Arrivals program. He says in many … Continue reading How To Apply For Deferred Action
Ignore This Identity Theft Alert
by Barbara Nevins Taylor An “Identity Theft Alert,” from something called Equifax Credit Monitoring wormed its way into my inbox … Continue reading Ignore This Identity Theft Alert
New Mortgage Rules And You
by Barbara Nevins Taylor It will be a year until new rules to protect mortgage borrowers go into effect.The Consumer … Continue reading New Mortgage Rules And You
Financial Complaint Help For Newark Residents
If you live in Newark, there’s a fabulous resource that can help you figure out your finances. It doesn’t cost … Continue reading Financial Complaint Help For Newark Residents
Student Loans Riskier Than Ever
It’s more important then ever to think about how your student loan debt will affect the rest of your life … Continue reading Student Loans Riskier Than Ever
Pyramid Scheme Warning
It may sound tempting when someone offers you a way to make money by selling and recruiting others to sell … Continue reading Pyramid Scheme Warning
Mortgage Protection Rules
New rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will go a long way toward eliminating risky mortgages, and the … Continue reading Mortgage Protection Rules
Warning For Credit Reporting Companies
Companies that collect and provide information about your check-writing, medical payments, rent payments, and insurance claims, received warning letters from … Continue reading Warning For Credit Reporting Companies
Consumer Watchdog Outlines Mortgage Safety Rules
By Matthew Vann With the goal of avoiding another housing bubble, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced new lending … Continue reading Consumer Watchdog Outlines Mortgage Safety Rules
Key Steps to Plan Retirement
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Who wants to consider aging, or the prospect of being old? You know the answer. So the … Continue reading Key Steps to Plan Retirement
Find Out If Refinancing Is Worth It
Before mortgage rates start inching up, you might want to consider refinancing But first, get ahead of the banker, or … Continue reading Find Out If Refinancing Is Worth It