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
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What To Do About Foreclosure
If you’re a homeowner in trouble, about to fall behind, or have missed mortgage payments, don’t wait until things get … Continue reading What To Do About Foreclosure
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
Quick Tips to Choose Assisted Living
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Almost one million people live in assisted living now and 74% of them are women whose … Continue reading Quick Tips to Choose Assisted Living
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
Collecting Insurance After A Storm
We all hope that our property will escape undamaged when a storm or severe weather strikes. But if you live … Continue reading Collecting Insurance After A Storm
Why Assisted Living Works
Barbara Nevins Taylor As a daughter, a relative and a reporter I’ve helped and watched a number of people move … Continue reading Why Assisted Living Works
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
Bank of America Mortgage Modifications
Good news for some Bank of America mortgage customers. The bank sent letters to more than 200,000 homeowners who may be eligible … Continue reading Bank of America Mortgage Modifications
4 Tips to Spot Mortgage Modification Scams
The foreclosure crisis is winding down after a tough spell for many homeowners. But there are still a lot of … Continue reading 4 Tips to Spot Mortgage Modification Scams
How To Pay Down Your Student Loan
Matthew Vann investigates the best way to pay off a student loan. He comes up with a solution that is … Continue reading How To Pay Down Your Student Loan
Watch Out For Hidden Resort Fees
Ever hear of “drip pricing?” It’s a term that some hotels use when they soak us with hidden fees. The Federal … Continue reading Watch Out For Hidden Resort Fees
Debt And The Single Parent College Student
If you’re among the 12 percent of single parent college students you understand the difficulty of balancing home, school and … Continue reading Debt And The Single Parent College Student