Shaira Frias interviewed immigrant advocates and undocumented students who pushed for a New York State Dream Act, which would have … Continue reading Dreamers Still Dreaming
Category Archives: Consumer News
Renting a Car in Mexico
Like a lot of other travelers, we always declined the rental car insurance and expected our credit card insurance to … Continue reading Renting a Car in Mexico
Hawaii for a Multi-Generational Vacation
by Gerry Chambers It dawned on me that for the first time in many years, all our spring breaks coincided, … Continue reading Hawaii for a Multi-Generational Vacation
Time for Affordable Dental Insurance
by Nick Taylor I’ve had some dental issues recently, and it’s made me wonder why it’s so hard to find … Continue reading Time for Affordable Dental Insurance
Safe Tax Filing Tips
A Twitter chat with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials for National Consumer Protection Week generated questions that highlight timely … Continue reading Safe Tax Filing Tips
Call To Put Credit Scores On Credit Statements
This idea is bright ray of sunshine that takes a big chunk of the mystery out of the credit score … Continue reading Call To Put Credit Scores On Credit Statements
A Gift For Aging Skin
by Barbara Nevins Taylor My face felt dry and my skin seemed to cry out for a remedy to moisturize … Continue reading A Gift For Aging Skin
Time for Immigration Reform
by Tanvir Rahman Toy I remember sitting in my freshman English class thinking about what to write about for my … Continue reading Time for Immigration Reform
Veterans Asked to Complain About Education Ripoffs
The G.I. Bill is supposed to allow veterans and military members to take advantage of good educational opportunities. But, and … Continue reading Veterans Asked to Complain About Education Ripoffs
What To Do After A Data Breach
First there was the Target data breach affecting as many 110 million people. Then there was the Neiman Marcus data … Continue reading What To Do After A Data Breach
Pete Seeger’s Summer Camp Legacy
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Seeger Fest, the five day festival of song in New York City and the Hudson Valley, … Continue reading Pete Seeger’s Summer Camp Legacy
Ride the 7 Train With Young Immigrants
by Tanvir Toy If you ride the 7 train in Queens, New York, you see the faces of the new … Continue reading Ride the 7 Train With Young Immigrants
Student Debt Relief Crackdown
Students hassled by debt relief companies are getting help from New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. He just set up … Continue reading Student Debt Relief Crackdown
Call for Student Debt Reform
The numbers are grim. 39 million people have student loan debt totaling over one trillion dollars. And delinquencies total about $120 billion. That’s … Continue reading Call for Student Debt Reform
55 Plus Job Search Tips
If you’re over 55 and looking for a job, you know it’s not easy. It may be little comfort to … Continue reading 55 Plus Job Search Tips
TSA Pre-Check Cuts Airport Security Lines
by Nick Taylor The first time I was singled out for a TSA Pre-check I thought I’d died and gone … Continue reading TSA Pre-Check Cuts Airport Security Lines