Score one for homeowners against questionable dealing by banks and insurers. New York State led the way when it cracked … Continue reading Victory For Homeowners
Category Archives: Money News
Debt Collectors Get Slapped
What do you say about debt collectors who pay a whopping fine and get to stay in business? The Federal … Continue reading Debt Collectors Get Slapped
March Madness Scams
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Take a look at Craigslist … Continue reading March Madness Scams
Chase Protects Customers From Payday Lenders
This is welcome news from a big bank. Chase says it is ready to protect its banking customers from payday … Continue reading Chase Protects Customers From Payday Lenders
Homeland Security Email Alert
Ransomware is the latest email phishing scam to worry about. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns that hackers are sending … Continue reading Homeland Security Email Alert
Car Lending Bias
If you suspected some car dealers and lenders set higher interest rates for African Americans and Hispanics, looks like you … Continue reading Car Lending Bias
Time To Shop For A Home
Realtors like to say spring is the season for home buying. This spring, there’s mixed news about what’s available. The … Continue reading Time To Shop For A Home
Shaming Banks
Many homeowners waiting for their Superstorm Sandy insurance money complain about banks holding on to it. Now, New York Governor … Continue reading Shaming Banks
Tips to Find Foreclosures
by Barbara Nevins Taylor A friend in … Continue reading Tips to Find Foreclosures
Package Waiting For You Scam
by Barbara Nevins Taylor You probably don’t think of the … Continue reading Package Waiting For You Scam
Foreclosures Down, But
by Barbara Nevins Taylor It’s a good news bad news picture for homeowners … Continue reading Foreclosures Down, But
Bad Guy Strikes Twice
Bad guys always strike twice. That’s my experience. Caught running a scam and put out of business, they wake up … Continue reading Bad Guy Strikes Twice
Harp Refinancing Up
More than 1.1 million homeowners took advantage of extremely low interest rates and refinanced in 2012 through the Home Affordable … Continue reading Harp Refinancing Up
Review Your Mobile Phone Bill
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Have you reviewed your mobile phone bill lately? If you haven’t checked, you may be sorry. … Continue reading Review Your Mobile Phone Bill