On the last day of her term as the chair of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen made sure that … Continue reading Wells Fargo Punished For Cheating
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Consumer Policies Hurt Forgotten Americans
The Trump administration claims to represent “forgotten Americans.” And certainly, millions who say they feel forgotten voted for Trump. But … Continue reading Consumer Policies Hurt Forgotten Americans
Women’s March Shows Solidarity
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Women marched with babies, children, husbands and friends, some of whom they’d never met before. Men … Continue reading Women’s March Shows Solidarity
Consumer Protections Need Protection More Than Ever
Consumer protections need more protection than ever. Specifically, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) needs your vote of confidence to … Continue reading Consumer Protections Need Protection More Than Ever
Americans Put Trust In Some Professions And Rank Others Low
Americans trust people in some professions but not all. Who don’t they trust? Gallup asked Americans to rate honesty and … Continue reading Americans Put Trust In Some Professions And Rank Others Low
7 Favorite Audiobooks To Jumpstart 2018
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I listen to audiobooks walking around, riding on the subway and when I’m in the … Continue reading 7 Favorite Audiobooks To Jumpstart 2018
Nigerian Prince Scammer Arrested
A player in the Nigerian Prince scam was arrested in Slidell, Louisiana and it turns out he’s a Slidell hometown … Continue reading Nigerian Prince Scammer Arrested
Pay Taxes In Advance For 2018
updated December 28, 2017 Pay taxes for 2018? Who wants to think about that in the middle of the holiday … Continue reading Pay Taxes In Advance For 2018
Giving A Puppy As A Surprise Holiday Gift
by Philip Raclyn, DVM Maybe you’re thinking, “I can’t wait to see their expression when they see this adorable … Continue reading Giving A Puppy As A Surprise Holiday Gift
Tax Bill Will Unravel New Deal Protections
by Nick Taylor Why would Republicans pass a “tax reform” bill that rewards corporations and the rich at the … Continue reading Tax Bill Will Unravel New Deal Protections
Senate Tax Bill Forces Medicare Cuts
Brace yourself. The proposed Senate tax bill would force $25 billion in Medicare cuts in 2018 and maybe more in … Continue reading Senate Tax Bill Forces Medicare Cuts
Who Protects Your Money?
Who protects your money? You do, of course. But your personal finances also got help in the past five years … Continue reading Who Protects Your Money?
Tax Cut Winners And Losers
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Do you lose with the tax cut? It depends how rich you are. Both the … Continue reading Tax Cut Winners And Losers
7 Things About Health Insurance For 2018
You need to know 7 things about health insurance for 2018. The first is that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or … Continue reading 7 Things About Health Insurance For 2018
West Side Highway Terror Attack Hits Home
Maddening, infuriating, awful, thoughts, words pile up and out when you hear about a terror attack. For us the West … Continue reading West Side Highway Terror Attack Hits Home
Five Reasons to Call Congress
by Nick Taylor Here are five reasons to call Congress and the people who represent you to tell them to … Continue reading Five Reasons to Call Congress