It’s really tough to haggle when you arrange a funeral. It’s the last thing that you’re likely to want to do. … Continue reading Funeral Homes Hiding Fees
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Military Members Get Refunds
We applaud the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for taking military members’ complaints seriously and going to bat for them. … Continue reading Military Members Get Refunds
Medicare Increases at Center of Budget Talk
President Obama’s 2015 budget proposal is far from Medicare friendly. It aims to reduce federal Medicare spending, over ten years, … Continue reading Medicare Increases at Center of Budget Talk
Time for Affordable Dental Insurance
by Nick Taylor I’ve had some dental issues recently, and it’s made me wonder why it’s so hard to find … Continue reading Time for Affordable Dental Insurance
Safe Tax Filing Tips
A Twitter chat with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials for National Consumer Protection Week generated questions that highlight timely … Continue reading Safe Tax Filing Tips
Call To Put Credit Scores On Credit Statements
This idea is bright ray of sunshine that takes a big chunk of the mystery out of the credit score … Continue reading Call To Put Credit Scores On Credit Statements
Twenty-Somethings Top Identity Theft Victims
Identity theft tops the 2013 list of consumer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission and young people between 20 and … Continue reading Twenty-Somethings Top Identity Theft Victims
A Gift For Aging Skin
by Barbara Nevins Taylor My face felt dry and my skin seemed to cry out for a remedy to moisturize … Continue reading A Gift For Aging Skin
Work At Home Mystery Shopper Scam Shut Down
It sounded like a perfect set-up. You could work independently from your home and visit retail stores to make money … Continue reading Work At Home Mystery Shopper Scam Shut Down
Malware Steals Files for Ransom
Criminals are using a particularly creepy and potentially damaging malware to steals files for ransom . The Federal Trade Commission … Continue reading Malware Steals Files for Ransom
Do You Still Care About the Post Office?
Are the post office and the postal service still important to you? The Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service … Continue reading Do You Still Care About the Post Office?
Better Save For Your Funeral
Cousin Marilyn died a few days short of her 90th birthday. Marilyn never married and had no children. About seven … Continue reading Better Save For Your Funeral
Time for Immigration Reform
by Tanvir Rahman Toy I remember sitting in my freshman English class thinking about what to write about for my … Continue reading Time for Immigration Reform
Obamacare Attracts More Young Adults
Obamacare is slowly but surely attracting more young adults. Young people represent a growing number of the 3.3 million Americans … Continue reading Obamacare Attracts More Young Adults
Still Time to Sign Up For Obamacare
There is still time to sign up for Obamacare and get health insurance that starts on March 1, 2014. You … Continue reading Still Time to Sign Up For Obamacare
Use the Postal Service Instead of a Payday Lender
Here’s a great idea — use neighborhood post offices to provide some banking services and offer a safe way to … Continue reading Use the Postal Service Instead of a Payday Lender