Tag Archives: Barbara
Checks In The Mail
The check is set to go in the mail. That’s the … Continue reading Checks In The Mail
Refinancing Still Strong
Low interest rates continue to make it attractive to refinance and in January nearly 470,000 home owners took the opportunity … Continue reading Refinancing Still Strong
What Do You Do With Loose Change?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I always wonder why people toss pennies or coins away. It’s good money and discarding it … Continue reading What Do You Do With Loose Change?
Mortgage Lenders Too Cozy With Insurers
Mortgage borrowers who wondered why they were forced to buy insurance from certain companies and why it was so expensive, … Continue reading Mortgage Lenders Too Cozy With Insurers
Privacy Protection For Tenants
If you’re a tenant, it’s hard to protect your privacy after you’ve rented from a landlord who wants to pass … Continue reading Privacy Protection For Tenants
Why Tax Health Benefits?
Who would tax health benefits? Maybe Congress. About 65.5% of American workers get health benefits through their employers. But depressingly, … Continue reading Why Tax Health Benefits?
Attacking Robocalls
The robocalls continue regardless of the Do Not Call registry. Maybe solutions designed by winners of the Federal Trade Commission’s … Continue reading Attacking Robocalls
Jamaica To Crack Down On Lottery Scams
The Jamaican government has responded to pressure from American politicians and lawmakers and passed legislation to crack down on lottery … Continue reading Jamaica To Crack Down On Lottery Scams
Retirement Planning Pays Off
Those of us who use financial advisors or take the time to use online calculators aren’t wasting our time when … Continue reading Retirement Planning Pays Off
Undocumented Immigrants Gain Support
A new survey says 71 percent of Americans favor giving undocumented immigrants legal status. The Pew Research Center for the … Continue reading Undocumented Immigrants Gain Support
Consumer Complaint Data Base
At one time or another, many of us feel the need to scream about a bank, a credit card company, … Continue reading Consumer Complaint Data Base
Honest Mortgage Modificiation Made Easier
Finally! At last! About time! The big mortgage giants plan to offer significant help for homeowners in trouble. Fannie Mae, Freddie … Continue reading Honest Mortgage Modificiation Made Easier
Foreclosures Prevented
The foreclosure crisis is easing everywhere except New York and New Jersey according to the Federal Housing Finance Housing Agency … Continue reading Foreclosures Prevented
Victory For Homeowners
Score one for homeowners against questionable dealing by banks and insurers. New York State led the way when it cracked … Continue reading Victory For Homeowners