The tables were turned and the bill came due for debt collectors who posed as government officials and harassed people … Continue reading Bill Comes Due for Debt Collectors
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Reform Medicare Appeals for Part D
The most troublesome part of Medicare is the prescription drug program, or Part D, used by 24 million Americans. First … Continue reading Reform Medicare Appeals for Part D
Funeral Homes Hiding Fees
It’s really tough to haggle when you arrange a funeral. It’s the last thing that you’re likely to want to do. … Continue reading Funeral Homes Hiding Fees
Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
Sometimes events make choices for us. Superstorm Sandy devastated thousands of homes and caused many on Long Island and New … Continue reading Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
Military Members Get Refunds
We applaud the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for taking military members’ complaints seriously and going to bat for them. … Continue reading Military Members Get Refunds
Medicare Increases at Center of Budget Talk
President Obama’s 2015 budget proposal is far from Medicare friendly. It aims to reduce federal Medicare spending, over ten years, … Continue reading Medicare Increases at Center of Budget Talk
Time for Affordable Dental Insurance
by Nick Taylor I’ve had some dental issues recently, and it’s made me wonder why it’s so hard to find … Continue reading Time for Affordable Dental Insurance
Safe Tax Filing Tips
A Twitter chat with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials for National Consumer Protection Week generated questions that highlight timely … Continue reading Safe Tax Filing Tips
Call To Put Credit Scores On Credit Statements
This idea is bright ray of sunshine that takes a big chunk of the mystery out of the credit score … Continue reading Call To Put Credit Scores On Credit Statements
Twenty-Somethings Top Identity Theft Victims
Identity theft tops the 2013 list of consumer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission and young people between 20 and … Continue reading Twenty-Somethings Top Identity Theft Victims
A Gift For Aging Skin
by Barbara Nevins Taylor My face felt dry and my skin seemed to cry out for a remedy to moisturize … Continue reading A Gift For Aging Skin
Work At Home Mystery Shopper Scam Shut Down
It sounded like a perfect set-up. You could work independently from your home and visit retail stores to make money … Continue reading Work At Home Mystery Shopper Scam Shut Down
Malware Steals Files for Ransom
Criminals are using a particularly creepy and potentially damaging malware to steals files for ransom . The Federal Trade Commission … Continue reading Malware Steals Files for Ransom
Do You Still Care About the Post Office?
Are the post office and the postal service still important to you? The Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service … Continue reading Do You Still Care About the Post Office?
Better Save For Your Funeral
Cousin Marilyn died a few days short of her 90th birthday. Marilyn never married and had no children. About seven … Continue reading Better Save For Your Funeral
Get Health Insurance to Begin March 1st
You have until 3 p.m. today, Saturday, February 15th to sign up for Obamacare health insurance coverage that begins March … Continue reading Get Health Insurance to Begin March 1st