Refinancing current mortgages reduces the risk of mortgage defaults and saves taxpayers money according to economists at the New York … Continue reading Refinancing Benefits
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Mortgage Assistance Scam Shut Down
Spanish speaking homeowners facing foreclosure thought they’d get help to modify their mortgages. Instead they were swindled out of $995, … Continue reading Mortgage Assistance Scam Shut Down
How To Apply For Federal Disaster Assistance
This is very useful information from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s office that outlines the FEMA process. It applies to everyone in any … Continue reading How To Apply For Federal Disaster Assistance
Quick Tips to Choose Assisted Living
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Almost one million people live in assisted living now and 74% of them are women whose … Continue reading Quick Tips to Choose Assisted Living
Crackdown on Mortgage Modification Scams
They call themselves the National Legal Help Center. But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleges they were out to … Continue reading Crackdown on Mortgage Modification Scams
Collecting Insurance After A Storm
We all hope that our property will escape undamaged when a storm or severe weather strikes. But if you live … Continue reading Collecting Insurance After A Storm
Quicker Sandy Insurance
It looks like help is on the way for homeowners struggling to get Sandy-related insurance … Continue reading Quicker Sandy Insurance
Why Assisted Living Works
Barbara Nevins Taylor As a daughter, a relative and a reporter I’ve helped and watched a number of people move … Continue reading Why Assisted Living Works
For-Profit College Investigation
The statistics about for-profit colleges reveal a depressing pattern of debt and failure for many students who see the schools … Continue reading For-Profit College Investigation
Bank of America Mortgage Modifications
Good news for some Bank of America mortgage customers. The bank sent letters to more than 200,000 homeowners who may be eligible … Continue reading Bank of America Mortgage Modifications
4 Tips to Spot Mortgage Modification Scams
The foreclosure crisis is winding down after a tough spell for many homeowners. But there are still a lot of … Continue reading 4 Tips to Spot Mortgage Modification Scams
How To Pay Down Your Student Loan
Matthew Vann investigates the best way to pay off a student loan. He comes up with a solution that is … Continue reading How To Pay Down Your Student Loan
Watch Out For Hidden Resort Fees
Ever hear of “drip pricing?” It’s a term that some hotels use when they soak us with hidden fees. The Federal … Continue reading Watch Out For Hidden Resort Fees
Class Action Lawsuit Against Debt Collectors
More than 100,000 New Yorkers now can fight back in court against against debt collectors. Federal Judge Denny Chinn granted class … Continue reading Class Action Lawsuit Against Debt Collectors
Veterans and Credit Repair
Check your credit report for free at annualcreditreport .com. You can do this for free 3 times a year. If someone … Continue reading Veterans and Credit Repair
American Express To Repay Consumers $85 Million
American Express will refund $85 million to 250,000 consumers thanks to an order by federal banking regulators, the Consumer Financial … Continue reading American Express To Repay Consumers $85 Million