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
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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
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
Debt Collectors Get Slapped
What do you say about debt collectors who pay a whopping fine and get to stay in business? The Federal … Continue reading Debt Collectors Get Slapped
Obama Pushes For Immigration Bill
President Obama upped the ante on immigration with a call for speedy action on an immigration bill. At a White … Continue reading Obama Pushes For Immigration Bill
3 Things To Do Before Retirement
Okay. So you’ve heard it before. We all need to get our houses in order. It may be an … Continue reading 3 Things To Do Before Retirement
March Madness Scams
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Take a look at Craigslist … Continue reading March Madness Scams
Chase Protects Customers From Payday Lenders
This is welcome news from a big bank. Chase says it is ready to protect its banking customers from payday … Continue reading Chase Protects Customers From Payday Lenders