With interest rates still low, refinancing … Continue reading Refinancing Still Strong
Tag Archives: Consumer
“Lying” Debt Settlement Company Indicted
A so-called debt settlement company got the rug pulled out from under … Continue reading “Lying” Debt Settlement Company Indicted
Pension Advance Investigation
It’s financial risky and potentially dangerous to take an advance on your pension. ConsumerMojo’s story Pension Advance Plans Take a … Continue reading Pension Advance Investigation
Take Care Choosing a Power of Attorney
The New York Times reports that 87-year-old “To Kill A Mockingbird” author Harper Lee sued her literary agent for allegedly … Continue reading Take Care Choosing a Power of Attorney
Cross Country 30th Anniversary Trip
My husband Nick Taylor and I love to travel. This summer, to celebrate our thirtieth anniversary, we’re planning to drive … Continue reading Cross Country 30th Anniversary Trip
Why Veterans Should Avoid For Profit Colleges
The colleges that make the most noise, advertise widely and reach out via email or text grab your attention. … Continue reading Why Veterans Should Avoid For Profit Colleges
Pre-Paid Minutes Ripoff
If you use a pre-paid calling card, it’s likely … Continue reading Pre-Paid Minutes Ripoff
25 Top Flipping Markets
RealtyTrac predicts that investors in 2013 will turn their attention to buying and flipping homes. In case you’re not familiar … Continue reading 25 Top Flipping Markets
Deferred Action Approvals
Over a quarter-million people — 268,361 to be … Continue reading Deferred Action Approvals
IRS Phishing Scam
by Barbara Nevins Taylor It’s the season for income tax refunds. And who doesn’t want to get something back? … Continue reading IRS Phishing Scam
Spouses Get Credit Card Help
Spouses and partners will finally get credit for … Continue reading Spouses Get Credit Card Help
Don’t Spill the Salt
by Barbara Nevins Taylor While I was at an outdoor cafe eating breakfast, I overheard a dad talking to his … Continue reading Don’t Spill the Salt
Warning to Veterans to Avoid Pension Ripoffs
They call it “pension poaching.” It’s a blatant manipulation of older veterans by a mini industry of unscrupulous lawyers, financial … Continue reading Warning to Veterans to Avoid Pension Ripoffs
I Got My Work Permit and Deferred Action
by Tanvir Rahman Toy I waited seven months and finally received two letters in the mail. One said that … Continue reading I Got My Work Permit and Deferred Action
5 Tips to Block Robocalls
If you’re home is like mine, you get robocalls constantly throughout the day. We are on the Do Not Call … Continue reading 5 Tips to Block Robocalls
Payday Loans Are Debt Traps
Anyone who thinks that a payday loan is an answer to a … Continue reading Payday Loans Are Debt Traps