by Nick Taylor Now I can save the world! Or so the phony email says. It arrived in my inbox … Continue reading Email Promises Riches
Tag Archives: Barbara
Advocate for My Mom
by Mary Russo My mother lived with my husband Dan and me for eight years before she left this … Continue reading Advocate for My Mom
Crackdown on Telemarketers
Telemarketing scams get quick access to consumers’ money by going directly to their bank accounts. Now the Federal Trade Commission … Continue reading Crackdown on Telemarketers
Surprising Number of Elderly Live in Poverty
It is surprising, even shocking to learn that between 9 to 15 percent of elderly Americans live in poverty. The … Continue reading Surprising Number of Elderly Live in Poverty
Fraud Warning For Baby Boomers
We have a lot to forward to and … Continue reading Fraud Warning For Baby Boomers
Robocaller Stopped
Federal investigators are nibbling away at the robocalling problem, taking out one company at a time. The latest robocaller stopped … Continue reading Robocaller Stopped
Student Debt Map
Total outstanding student loan debt is now $986 billion according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York‘s Household Debt … Continue reading Student Debt Map
Credit Report Mistakes Matter
updated October 9, 2017 Credit report mistakes matter. Many of us routinely ignore our credit reports although the Equifax breach … Continue reading Credit Report Mistakes Matter
Missing My Mom
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Julie Segal, my mom, died at 95 about nine months ago. I woke up on Mother’s … Continue reading Missing My Mom
3 Tips to Manage Credit Card Debt
We all know that it’s smart to pay off our credit card bills every month. But at times, that’s impossible. … Continue reading 3 Tips to Manage Credit Card Debt
6 Tips for Protection at the ATM
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The $45 million global ATM heist is … Continue reading 6 Tips for Protection at the ATM
Foreclosures Lowest in 6 Years
Foreclosures are at the lowest level in 6 years, according to the real estate data firm RealtyTrac. While that’s something … Continue reading Foreclosures Lowest in 6 Years
Elizabeth Warren Proposes Student Loan Reform
Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced her first bill today and it’s aimed at helping students burdened by debt. The Massachusetts Democrat … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren Proposes Student Loan Reform
No-Interest Loan for Deferred Action
It sounds like a dream come true. And in a way it is. Thanks to an anonymous donor the NYC … Continue reading No-Interest Loan for Deferred Action