Scammers prey on our desire for romance and its possibilities and in 2022 they had very good year. Romance … Continue reading Romance Scams Reach Record High
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Who Protects Average Americans?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor There’s a lot of talk lately about “the little guy” and who protects average Americans. … Continue reading Who Protects Average Americans?
Desperate For That Designer Handbag?
updated May 19, 2018 by Barbara Nevins Taylor This story started out as a cautionary tale about buying counterfeit anything … Continue reading Desperate For That Designer Handbag?
Wells Fargo Could Owe You Money Again
update December 28, 2018 Wells Fargo could owe you money, yet again. Investigators found Wells Fargo cheated mortgage customers and … Continue reading Wells Fargo Could Owe You Money Again
Facebook Will Require Political Advertisers To Disclose
Facebook stepped up its effort to pull back the curtain on political advertisers. The move is an effort to combat … Continue reading Facebook Will Require Political Advertisers To Disclose
Last Minute Jewelry Buying Tips
updated February 13, 2018 by Barbara Nevins Taylor If you waited until the last minute to look for a Valentine’s … Continue reading Last Minute Jewelry Buying Tips
Consumer Protections Need Protection More Than Ever
Consumer protections need more protection than ever. Specifically, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) needs your vote of confidence to … Continue reading Consumer Protections Need Protection More Than Ever
What Should You Do About Equifax Data Hack?
updated October 7, 2017 by Barbara Nevins Taylor You heard and read about the data hack. Now what should … Continue reading What Should You Do About Equifax Data Hack?
Social Security Scam And Federal Reserve
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Consider it a scam and a bad idea to try to pay a bill with your … Continue reading Social Security Scam And Federal Reserve
VA Official Downplays Health Risk Of Agent Orange
ProPublica and The Virginia Pilot collaborated to report this story about the VA and the chemical herbicide Agent Orange, used … Continue reading VA Official Downplays Health Risk Of Agent Orange
Trump AdministrationTo Gut Consumer Financial Protections
While Donald Trump ran as the champion of the working man and woman, his administration appears ready to gut … Continue reading Trump AdministrationTo Gut Consumer Financial Protections
Get Your Free Credit Report Without Paying For Extras
Definitely get your free credit report without paying for extras the credit reporting companies offer. Recently, I got my free … Continue reading Get Your Free Credit Report Without Paying For Extras
How People In Red States Lose With Trumpcare
So here’s the truth. Republican Congresspeople passed a bill that would hurt a lot of people if it goes … Continue reading How People In Red States Lose With Trumpcare
The Big Lie About Internet Regulation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) until very recently served and protected consumers. But a bizarre statement, what looks like an outright … Continue reading The Big Lie About Internet Regulation
How eBay Scammers Tried To Get Me
by Barbara Nevins Taylor A few hours after I listed a SONY EX 3 video camera on eBay. I received … Continue reading How eBay Scammers Tried To Get Me
Student Loan Borrowers Lose Protection
Student loan borrowers and especially those in default now will have a tougher time, thanks to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. … Continue reading Student Loan Borrowers Lose Protection