Debt relief scams take advantage of people who can’t afford to make mistakes. So it’s good news to hear that … Continue reading Debt Relief Scam Stopped
Category Archives: Consumer News
You Won! What?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Someone named Carmen Chen, if that’s her real name, sent me an email that says, … Continue reading You Won! What?
Payday Lender to Pay $9.5 Million
A federal judge just handed a … Continue reading Payday Lender to Pay $9.5 Million
Why Pay To Report Rent Payments?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor There’s a really big question about whether paying a company to report your rent payments helps … Continue reading Why Pay To Report Rent Payments?
Student Loan Rate to Drop
Just in time for the fall semester, the House of Representatives approved a Senate a plan to roll back student … Continue reading Student Loan Rate to Drop
How Obamacare Will Work
Obamacare becomes a reality on October 1, 2013. That’s when you can sign up for the Affordable Care Act. The … Continue reading How Obamacare Will Work
Robocaller to give up Mercedes
Guess you can call it sweet justice. A group in a robocalling scheme settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … Continue reading Robocaller to give up Mercedes
Debt Collector to Pay Millions
Harassment by debt collectors is real. People hassled by their constant calls know how maddening, embarrassing and nerve wracking those … Continue reading Debt Collector to Pay Millions
$6.5 Million in Refunds to Military Borrowers
Even though military members put their lives on the line for this country financial predators consider them fair game. More … Continue reading $6.5 Million in Refunds to Military Borrowers
Young People Want Health Insurance
With uncertainty about jobs, the economy and life, many young people want certainty about health insurance. A new poll by … Continue reading Young People Want Health Insurance
Timeshare Temptation Can Lead To Trouble
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Vacation temptation time is here. You take a trip to Florida, Mexico, California, Arizona. Wherever. You … Continue reading Timeshare Temptation Can Lead To Trouble
Deferred Action And My Driver’s License
by Tanvir Toy I got my driving learner’s permit a week after I was approved for Deferred Action (DACA). I … Continue reading Deferred Action And My Driver’s License
Taking Care of An Elderly Parent
More than 43 mwillion Americans take care of someone over 50 according to the Family Caregiver Alliance. It’s a difficult … Continue reading Taking Care of An Elderly Parent
Where Home Prices Dropped
If you’re in the market to buy a home and you’re flexible about where you can live, you might consider … Continue reading Where Home Prices Dropped
Advocate for My Mom
by Mary Russo My mother lived with my husband Dan and me for eight years before she left this … Continue reading Advocate for My Mom