If you file your taxes late because of Sandy you’ll get a pass and credit for on-time filing. In addition, … Continue reading NY Tax Relief Post Sandy
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FEMA Extension For NJ Residents
If you haven’t applied for FEMA assistance yet in New Jersey you just got a little bit more time. You … Continue reading FEMA Extension For NJ Residents
Student Loans Scrutinized
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB) put lenders on notice that it will examine the way they market student loans. The … Continue reading Student Loans Scrutinized
SUNY Refunds To Students Hurt By Sandy
This is a big break for SUNY students hard hit by Superstorm-Hurricane Sandy. If you had to drop out of … Continue reading SUNY Refunds To Students Hurt By Sandy
More Robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Americans are getting more robocalls than ever. Companies use autodialers to send out thousands … Continue reading More Robocalls
Phony Credit Card Scheme Shutdown
A company that charged consumers $599 up-front to supposedly get them new low interest rate credit cards was shut down … Continue reading Phony Credit Card Scheme Shutdown
Nassau Gets $40 Million For Cleanup
Long Island’s Nassau County received more than $40 million in federal aid to help remove Sandy derbris. New York Governor … Continue reading Nassau Gets $40 Million For Cleanup
Wells Fargo Sued For Alleged Mortgage Fraud
Homeowners who found Wells Fargo had no sympathy for them in the foreclosure process may now show little sympathy for … Continue reading Wells Fargo Sued For Alleged Mortgage Fraud
Simplying Mortgage Fees
A winning idea from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may reduce mortgage costs and help you understand what you’re getting … Continue reading Simplying Mortgage Fees
Capital One To Refund $150 Million
Two million Capital One credit card customers will get refunds and Capitol One apologizes because of what the Consumer … Continue reading Capital One To Refund $150 Million
Refinancing Benefits
Refinancing current mortgages reduces the risk of mortgage defaults and saves taxpayers money according to economists at the New York … Continue reading Refinancing Benefits
Mortgage Assistance Scam Shut Down
Spanish speaking homeowners facing foreclosure thought they’d get help to modify their mortgages. Instead they were swindled out of $995, … Continue reading Mortgage Assistance Scam Shut Down
When Someone Suggests Mortgage Modification
When someone suggests a mortgage modification for you to help you avoid foreclosure, proceed very carefully. Many of these people … Continue reading When Someone Suggests Mortgage Modification
Crackdown on Mortgage Modification Scams
They call themselves the National Legal Help Center. But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleges they were out to … Continue reading Crackdown on Mortgage Modification Scams
Quicker Sandy Insurance
It looks like help is on the way for homeowners struggling to get Sandy-related insurance … Continue reading Quicker Sandy Insurance
For-Profit College Investigation
The statistics about for-profit colleges reveal a depressing pattern of debt and failure for many students who see the schools … Continue reading For-Profit College Investigation