Encore.org honored Barbara Nevins Taylor, founder of ConsumerMojo.com, as one of its 2014 Purpose Prize fellows, social innovators over … Continue reading Barbara Nevins Taylor Honored as Encore.org 2014 Purpose Prize Fellow
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Rolling Jubilee Crowdsources to Eliminate Student Loan Debts
by Christine Alexis Finally, some bright news for college graduates and students burdened by student debt. The Rolling Jubilee … Continue reading Rolling Jubilee Crowdsources to Eliminate Student Loan Debts
Choosing A Pet When You’re Over 55
by Ann Simkins When you bring a cat or dog into your home, you bring lots of love into … Continue reading Choosing A Pet When You’re Over 55
DACA Recipients Must Reapply
by Sindy Nanclares, It’s a chore. But Henry Bravo understands he must reapply for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals … Continue reading DACA Recipients Must Reapply
$16 Million In Refunds To Some CitiGroup Customers
Customers of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CGMI) might want to look at their statements and review their fee arrangements. It … Continue reading $16 Million In Refunds To Some CitiGroup Customers
AT&T Mobile Customers Will Get Refunds
Customers complained, federal regulators wagged their fingers, and at least one employee of AT&T Mobility questioned the company’s “cramming” policy. … Continue reading AT&T Mobile Customers Will Get Refunds
Is College Really Worth It?
By Christine Alexis If you read my last post about borrowing to pay for college, you know how much my student … Continue reading Is College Really Worth It?
5 Things It Takes to Shut Down a Restaurant (and What it Takes to Reopen)
One of our favorite restaurants cleaned up quickly and is open again after being shut down by New York City … Continue reading 5 Things It Takes to Shut Down a Restaurant (and What it Takes to Reopen)
5 Things You Need To Know About Medicare
Your 65th birthday may bring presents and lots of cake, but it also means you need to make choices about … Continue reading 5 Things You Need To Know About Medicare
4 NYC Agencies Get F Grades For Diversity Contracting
Big city, small effort when it comes to giving outside contracts to companies owned by woman and other minorities. New … Continue reading 4 NYC Agencies Get F Grades For Diversity Contracting
What JP Morgan Chase Said About The Hack
We found that JP Morgan Chase said a lot more about the hack that stole customer information in its filing with … Continue reading What JP Morgan Chase Said About The Hack
De Blasio Expands Living Wage
The idea of better pay for hard work became a reality for thousands of New Yorkers with the flick of … Continue reading De Blasio Expands Living Wage
Should You Borrow From These Lenders?
When you need money, all quick options may seem good and some sweet incentives get offered. But you might want … Continue reading Should You Borrow From These Lenders?
Passion Fueled Climate Change March
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Fifteen-year-old Emma Bray came from Denver. Dianne Lloyd, older but equally passionate, came from lower Manhattan. … Continue reading Passion Fueled Climate Change March
LeanSpa Victims Will Get Refunds
If you responded to a trial offer for LeanSpa supplements, and found yourself paying for products you didn’t want, you … Continue reading LeanSpa Victims Will Get Refunds
Shutdown The Payday Lender
You look at your checking account and you find money, a loan, you never asked for and a series of … Continue reading Shutdown The Payday Lender