We’re glad to see the spotlight on dangerous payday loans. John Oliver recently did a withering take-out on unscrupulous payday … Continue reading Spotlight On Dangerous Payday Loans
Category Archives: Consumer News
Fee Scam That Targets Military Members Shut Down
Sure, free enterprise makes our country tick and we like it. But we hate it when ripoff artists use “business” … Continue reading Fee Scam That Targets Military Members Shut Down
Caught in College Loan Servicer Hell
by Christine Alexis College graduation is three months behind me and the glow is almost gone. My student debt looms … Continue reading Caught in College Loan Servicer Hell
Time to Recycle Clothes
by Nick Taylor Controversy about for-profit companies that sell “donated” used clothing clouds the really important issue. Recycling clothing works … Continue reading Time to Recycle Clothes
Telemarketing Calls Plague Consumers
Do telemarketers keep your phone ringing? It’s likely that even though you listed your number on the Do Not Call … Continue reading Telemarketing Calls Plague Consumers
Fleeced Military Members Get Debts Forgiven
You’d think military members might automatically get a fair shake when they go to buy something or try to finance it. … Continue reading Fleeced Military Members Get Debts Forgiven
Glaucoma Trial Drug Axed
by Nick Taylor Sometimes I wonder what’s worse, my glaucoma or the drugs I have to take to treat … Continue reading Glaucoma Trial Drug Axed
Mayor de Blasio Signs Immigrant ID Card Law
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Mayor de Blasio assured naysayers today that the immigrant ID card legislation he signed into law … Continue reading Mayor de Blasio Signs Immigrant ID Card Law
Mayor Puts Spotlight on New York City ID Card For Immigrants
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held a public hearing and put the spotlight on the New York City … Continue reading Mayor Puts Spotlight on New York City ID Card For Immigrants
Broken Promises At For-Profit Schools
By Christine Alexis Derek looked up at an ad on the subway for a for-profit trade school and shook his … Continue reading Broken Promises At For-Profit Schools
GE Capital to Pay $225 Million
When a credit card company or bank wants to sell you things like “Credit Card Security” or “Debt Security,” be … Continue reading GE Capital to Pay $225 Million
Just Graduated and I’m Facing My Student Debt
By Christine Alexis My photo is funny, but my situation is not. After listening to President Obama talk about student … Continue reading Just Graduated and I’m Facing My Student Debt
How To Work Out After 50
by Kevin May I grew up in a family of thirteen children and we didn’t always have enough to … Continue reading How To Work Out After 50
Quick Cash Scam Leads to Ruined Credit for College Students
By Christine Alexis Scammers will stop at nothing to find ways to get your money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … Continue reading Quick Cash Scam Leads to Ruined Credit for College Students
How Safe Is Your Mobile Banking Service?
by Christine Alexis, Today, it seems like everyone has a smart phone. Well, maybe not everyone. But consider that 90 … Continue reading How Safe Is Your Mobile Banking Service?
Obama Takes Executive Action on Student Loan Debt
By Christine Alexis Recent college grads, like me, got a gift from President Obama. He signed an executive order to make it … Continue reading Obama Takes Executive Action on Student Loan Debt