Category Archives: Consumer News
Doctor Considers Healthcare Costs, Or the Doctor of My Dreams
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I think I found the internist of my dreams. He interviewed me. He talked, reviewed my … Continue reading Doctor Considers Healthcare Costs, Or the Doctor of My Dreams
When A Trial Offer Is A Bad Deal
Trial offers, bonus gifts and freebies are often irresistible. Why not get something for free? Let me count the … Continue reading When A Trial Offer Is A Bad Deal
Immigration Fasters Get Visit From Labor Secretary
We’re reposting a blog from the U.S. Department of Labor because we think that Labor Secretary Tom Perez’s commitment … Continue reading Immigration Fasters Get Visit From Labor Secretary
Fake IRS Calls
Beware of this one. Email and phone scams aims to get people to shell out money for taxes they don’t … Continue reading Fake IRS Calls
Baby Boomers Big Social Security Decisions
Remember 1969 and we were that young? Today Baby Boomers wrestle with the tough decision about when to take Social … Continue reading Baby Boomers Big Social Security Decisions
Obamacare Gets More Users and Upgrades
Healthcare.gov, the troubled Obamacare website, is getting better every day. But it’s still not up-to-speed and may be slow for … Continue reading Obamacare Gets More Users and Upgrades
Veterans Day Reminder to Skip Payday Loans
One day a year we pause to honor the service of military members and it’s the least we can do. … Continue reading Veterans Day Reminder to Skip Payday Loans
How I Found the Right Medicare Part D Plan
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I’m relatively new to Medicare Part B and when I chose an insurer I made assumptions about … Continue reading How I Found the Right Medicare Part D Plan
Fee Scam Targets New York Homeowners
The latest scam aimed at new homeowners involves a legitimate New York State property tax relief program. This fee scam … Continue reading Fee Scam Targets New York Homeowners
Affordable Colleges
Everything costs something. But some things are better values than others and that applies to your college or university education. … Continue reading Affordable Colleges
Myths about the Older Worker
by Ronald Louis Peterson My career as an award-winning broadcast journalist and public relations counselor ended with a corporate downsizing … Continue reading Myths about the Older Worker
Latest Crackdown on HCG Weight Loss Supplement
You may have seen the Facebook or pop-ads for a dietary supplement that uses a hormone from human placenta that … Continue reading Latest Crackdown on HCG Weight Loss Supplement
Obama Pushes For Immigration Reform
President Obama is moving forward and continues to make his case for immigration reform. He renewed his call for congress … Continue reading Obama Pushes For Immigration Reform
Obamacare Sign Ups Continue as Blame Game Begins
House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing The sorry tale of the problems with Healthcare.gov continues even as hundreds of thousands … Continue reading Obamacare Sign Ups Continue as Blame Game Begins
Public College Tuition Hikes Ease
Someone is listening to the cry for more reasonable college tuition. Maybe a lot of someones. The College Board’s latest … Continue reading Public College Tuition Hikes Ease