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Category Archives: Consumer News
Cash The Telemarketing Refund Check
There’s a little payback on the way for 4,800 people who fell victim to a telemarketing scam that promised to … Continue reading Cash The Telemarketing Refund Check
Student Loan Co-Signer Nightmare
If you’re one of millions paying off your student loan, the burden can feel overwhelming. But it’s possible more will pile … Continue reading Student Loan Co-Signer Nightmare
Spring Cleaning and Product Claims
Despite the crazy weather in New York, the spring cleaning bug bit me and I began to root around in … Continue reading Spring Cleaning and Product Claims
Why Boomers Plus Continue to Play Sports
by Nick Taylor Saturday morning. It’s barely light, there’s snow in the air and slush in the New York … Continue reading Why Boomers Plus Continue to Play Sports
Dreamers Still Dreaming
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
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