by Selvin Gootar A plunge of 531 points in the Dow is a scary number, and for those even … Continue reading Can You Afford To Retire?
Category Archives: Money News
Bogus Diet Pill Claim
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The Healthe Trim website claims the company sold a million bottles containing a supplement that could … Continue reading Bogus Diet Pill Claim
Why Change Your Medicare Part D Plan?
Take advantage of Medicare open enrollment and change your Part D plan. It’s a potentially smart move because you may save … Continue reading Why Change Your Medicare Part D Plan?
Grandfather’s 529 Plan-Helping Kids Pay for College
by Gerry Chambers I decided to invest in my grandchildren’s future. My wife Mary and I believe in higher education. … Continue reading Grandfather’s 529 Plan-Helping Kids Pay for College
Celebrate Labor And Raise Wages
by Nick Taylor We need to honor American workers once again by committing to paying them a living wage. Otherwise, … Continue reading Celebrate Labor And Raise Wages
Scam “IRS” Phone Calls Continue
by Barbara Nevins Taylor An alert from the IRS warns that “IRS” scam phone calls continue to plague consumers despite … Continue reading Scam “IRS” Phone Calls Continue
Auto Insurers Overcharge Loyal Customers
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Your auto insurer make take advantage of your loyalty by charging you too much. Newly … Continue reading Auto Insurers Overcharge Loyal Customers
Steps to Ensure Contraception Coverage
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The Obama Administration took a bold step to ensure contraception coverage for women under the Affordable Care Act … Continue reading Steps to Ensure Contraception Coverage
Spotlight On Dangerous Payday Loans
We’re glad to see the spotlight on dangerous payday loans. John Oliver recently did a withering take-out on unscrupulous payday … Continue reading Spotlight On Dangerous Payday Loans
Fee Scam That Targets Military Members Shut Down
Sure, free enterprise makes our country tick and we like it. But we hate it when ripoff artists use “business” … Continue reading Fee Scam That Targets Military Members Shut Down
Telemarketing Calls Plague Consumers
Do telemarketers keep your phone ringing? It’s likely that even though you listed your number on the Do Not Call … Continue reading Telemarketing Calls Plague Consumers
Fleeced Military Members Get Debts Forgiven
You’d think military members might automatically get a fair shake when they go to buy something or try to finance it. … Continue reading Fleeced Military Members Get Debts Forgiven
More Than 10 Million Signed Up For Obamacare
Love it. Hate it. Complain about it. Sue to stop it. The fact is that the signups for Obamacare have … Continue reading More Than 10 Million Signed Up For Obamacare
Citi $7 Billion Settlement Hits Home
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Citigroup’s $7 billion dollar settlement comes long after many homeowners hurt by bad banking practices and … Continue reading Citi $7 Billion Settlement Hits Home
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
Keep The Home When A Loved One Dies
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The sadness of a death in the family is often compounded when there’s a question … Continue reading Keep The Home When A Loved One Dies