Bad news about the worth of a for-profit higher education continues to pile up. The latest involves DeVry University, one … Continue reading Can You Get a Refund From DeVry University?
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The Statute of Liberty Sheds A Tear
by Barbara Nevins Taylor We can feel it. The Statue of Liberty, America’s beacon of hope and promise to … Continue reading The Statute of Liberty Sheds A Tear
The Free Press Under Trump
by Nick Taylor Why should consumers care whether we have a free press? Whatever your politics, whomever you … Continue reading The Free Press Under Trump
What Protestors Say And What Trump Did
by Barbara Nevins Taylor We wonder now how people who oppose Donald Trump’s policies will channel their energies into … Continue reading What Protestors Say And What Trump Did
Pushback Against Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Order
by Nick Taylor Pushback began as soon as President Trump issued his executive order that threatens to cut off … Continue reading Pushback Against Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Order
Citi May Owe You Money Because Of Bad Mortgage Practices
In the despicable category, companies run by big banks like Citi take advantage of struggling homeowners who try to … Continue reading Citi May Owe You Money Because Of Bad Mortgage Practices
On The Women’s March To Washington
The Amtrak train to Washington was filled with women and men determined to challenge Donald Trump’s dark and retrograde views … Continue reading On The Women’s March To Washington
Can Bankruptcy Eliminate Your Student Loan Debt?
by Phil Bradford Can you declare bankruptcy to eliminate your student loan debt? Maybe yes and maybe no. Here’s … Continue reading Can Bankruptcy Eliminate Your Student Loan Debt?
President Obama’s Last News Conference
“There is a core decency in this country,” President Obama said at his final news conference. “There are a … Continue reading President Obama’s Last News Conference
Did Chase Cheat You On A Mortgage?
If you live in the New York area and got a mortgage from J.P. Morgan Chase between 2006 and 2009, … Continue reading Did Chase Cheat You On A Mortgage?
Modern Heroes
What makes a hero? The definitions in Merriam-Webster and the Oxford dictionaries go first and second to Greek classicism and … Continue reading Modern Heroes
Will Government Programs You Depend On Disappear?
Will government programs you depend upon disappear? Republicans, and you may register in that column, intend to weaken or destroy … Continue reading Will Government Programs You Depend On Disappear?
Did Credit Bureaus Rip You Off?
We hear it all the time. People scream in frustration because of credit bureau practices. Now the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau … Continue reading Did Credit Bureaus Rip You Off?
Plan For Free Tuition At CUNY And SUNY
Middle class students in New York State got potentially good news from Governor Andrew Cuomo. Free tuition for students … Continue reading Plan For Free Tuition At CUNY And SUNY
Robert Frost, A Cactus Flower And Love Letter to 2017
by Barbara Nevins Taylor We awoke to find that 2017 began with a burst of beauty in our home. … Continue reading Robert Frost, A Cactus Flower And Love Letter to 2017
Cuisinart Acts Quickly To Replace Blade
by Nick Taylor Surprise! Our new Cuisinart blade arrived by FedEx on Saturday, two days after I filled out … Continue reading Cuisinart Acts Quickly To Replace Blade