by Barbara Nevins Taylor We talk a lot about heroism. And we can argue about whether superstar athletes … Continue reading Fallen FDNY Firefighter Defines Heroism
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Violence And the Elderly
By Barbara Nevins Taylor 67-year-old Thomas Yarnavick looked more like a nursing home resident than a killer when he appeared … Continue reading Violence And the Elderly
Payday Lender to Refund $5 Million
If you ever felt strapped for cash and were tempted to take a payday, or short-term, loan, you know what happens … Continue reading Payday Lender to Refund $5 Million
Broken Promises At For-Profit Schools
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
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 To Work Out After 50
by Kevin May I grew up in a family of thirteen children and we didn’t always have enough to … Continue reading How To Work Out After 50
Quick Cash Scam Leads to Ruined Credit for College Students
By Christine Alexis Scammers will stop at nothing to find ways to get your money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … Continue reading Quick Cash Scam Leads to Ruined Credit for College Students
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?
Pension Advance Company Changes Name
by Barbara Nevins Taylor What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell … Continue reading Pension Advance Company Changes Name
First Memorial Day And the Civil War
The Civil War took the lives of 750,000 soldiers from the North and the South and many who fought in … Continue reading First Memorial Day And the Civil War
eBay Hack: Time to Change Your Password
If you use eBay, it’s time to change your password. It’s troubling that the company was hacked in late February … Continue reading eBay Hack: Time to Change Your Password
Volunteer Caregivers Show the Way
by Barbara Nevins Taylor About 300 people packed a church recreation room in Toms River, New Jersey, to share a … Continue reading Volunteer Caregivers Show the Way
Danger of Pension Advance Plans
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Construction mechanic Darren Smith was working on a road crew in 1995 when a drunk driver hit … Continue reading Danger of Pension Advance Plans
How Do I Find Out If Someone Used My Credit Card?
updated September 17, 2017 Anyone worried about a stolen credit card, or credit compromised in any way, should take … Continue reading How Do I Find Out If Someone Used My Credit Card?
Homeland Security Alert for Internet Explorer
This is a PC user’s potential nightmare. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports a security breach in Internet Explorer versions … Continue reading Homeland Security Alert for Internet Explorer
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Gerry and Mary Chambers sent us these glorious photos of their garden in Augusta, Georgia. They stirred our imagination … Continue reading How Does Your Garden Grow?