You can’t say much good about payday lenders, but you have to admit they’re clever about exploiting opportunities to get … Continue reading How Payday Lenders Work
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How Do I Find Out If Someone Used My Credit Card?
updated September 17, 2017 Anyone worried about a stolen credit card, or credit compromised in any way, should take … Continue reading How Do I Find Out If Someone Used My Credit Card?
Homeland Security Alert for Internet Explorer
This is a PC user’s potential nightmare. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports a security breach in Internet Explorer versions … Continue reading Homeland Security Alert for Internet Explorer
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Gerry and Mary Chambers sent us these glorious photos of their garden in Augusta, Georgia. They stirred our imagination … Continue reading How Does Your Garden Grow?
Cash The Telemarketing Refund Check
There’s a little payback on the way for 4,800 people who fell victim to a telemarketing scam that promised to … Continue reading Cash The Telemarketing Refund Check
Simplifying Mortgage Closings
Sign this. Sign that. Sign this one here. A giant paper shuffle plays out around a table at every real … Continue reading Simplifying Mortgage Closings
Student Loan Co-Signer Nightmare
If you’re one of millions paying off your student loan, the burden can feel overwhelming. But it’s possible more will pile … Continue reading Student Loan Co-Signer Nightmare
Spring Cleaning and Product Claims
Despite the crazy weather in New York, the spring cleaning bug bit me and I began to root around in … Continue reading Spring Cleaning and Product Claims
8 Million Signed Up for Obamacare
President Obama claimed bragging rights to say 8 million signed up for the Affordable Care Act. This is a million … Continue reading 8 Million Signed Up for Obamacare
Robocaller Out
Every couple of months we report a crackdown on a robocalling operation, but no one ever seems to go to … Continue reading Robocaller Out
Refinancing Possible For Some Facing Foreclosure
If you’re a homeowner struggling to make your mortgage payments, rising real estate prices may help you avoid foreclosure. It’s possible … Continue reading Refinancing Possible For Some Facing Foreclosure
Agressive IRS Phone Scams
The “IRS” phone scams continue. That’s why the real IRS issued another strong warning to guard against what it … Continue reading Agressive IRS Phone Scams
Downsizing Baby Boomers Choose City Life
by Marci Williams, I’m a real estate sales person in New York City and a lot has changed during my … Continue reading Downsizing Baby Boomers Choose City Life
Ryan Budgets Chisels Medicare
Even if you’re not political, there’s plenty of reason to pay attention to what’s happening on Capitol Hill, particularly if … Continue reading Ryan Budgets Chisels Medicare
Dreamers Still Dreaming
Shaira Frias interviewed immigrant advocates and undocumented students who pushed for a New York State Dream Act, which would have … Continue reading Dreamers Still Dreaming
IRS Alert 503 Scam and More
The IRS continues to warn about scammers trying to take advantage of our race to the April 15th income … Continue reading IRS Alert 503 Scam and More