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A Caregiver’s Most Important Job
by Lynda Cohen Cassanos At 6:15 p.m., almost every other Sunday evening, I board a bus in midtown Manhattan … Continue reading A Caregiver’s Most Important Job
Biometrics for Deferred Action – Not So Scary
← Previous GET FINGERPRINTED A woman who seemed like a manager told me to put my finger on a clear … Continue reading Biometrics for Deferred Action – Not So Scary
Why Your Credit Report May Not Be Available Online
← Previous The credit bureaus TransUnion and Equifax suggested he send a written request to them for a copy of … Continue reading Why Your Credit Report May Not Be Available Online
Who’s Hiring the Class of 2014?
by Christine Alexis You went through Craigslist for the millionth time today. You updated your profile on Monster.com and LinkedIn. … Continue reading Who’s Hiring the Class of 2014?
Barbara Nevins Taylor Honored as Encore.org 2014 Purpose Prize Fellow
Encore.org honored Barbara Nevins Taylor, founder of ConsumerMojo.com, as one of its 2014 Purpose Prize fellows, social innovators over … Continue reading Barbara Nevins Taylor Honored as Encore.org 2014 Purpose Prize Fellow
Rolling Jubilee Crowdsources to Eliminate Student Loan Debts
by Christine Alexis Finally, some bright news for college graduates and students burdened by student debt. The Rolling Jubilee … Continue reading Rolling Jubilee Crowdsources to Eliminate Student Loan Debts
DACA Recipients Must Reapply
by Sindy Nanclares, It’s a chore. But Henry Bravo understands he must reapply for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals … Continue reading DACA Recipients Must Reapply
AT&T Mobile Customers Will Get Refunds
Customers complained, federal regulators wagged their fingers, and at least one employee of AT&T Mobility questioned the company’s “cramming” policy. … Continue reading AT&T Mobile Customers Will Get Refunds
Is College Really Worth It?
By Christine Alexis If you read my last post about borrowing to pay for college, you know how much my student … Continue reading Is College Really Worth It?
LeanSpa Victims Will Get Refunds
If you responded to a trial offer for LeanSpa supplements, and found yourself paying for products you didn’t want, you … Continue reading LeanSpa Victims Will Get Refunds
Corinthian Colleges Chain Sued
The website of Corinthian Colleges claims it’s one of the largest for-profit secondary education companies with more than 83,000 students. … Continue reading Corinthian Colleges Chain Sued
Grandfather’s 529 Plan-Helping Kids Pay for College
by Gerry Chambers I decided to invest in my grandchildren’s future. My wife Mary and I believe in higher education. … Continue reading Grandfather’s 529 Plan-Helping Kids Pay for College
Celebrate Labor And Raise Wages
by Nick Taylor We need to honor American workers once again by committing to paying them a living wage. Otherwise, … Continue reading Celebrate Labor And Raise Wages
End of Summer Garden
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The season is just too short and I always try to keep the color in … Continue reading End of Summer Garden
Auto Insurers Overcharge Loyal Customers
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Your auto insurer make take advantage of your loyalty by charging you too much. Newly … Continue reading Auto Insurers Overcharge Loyal Customers