Guess you can call it sweet justice. A group in a robocalling scheme settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … Continue reading Robocaller to give up Mercedes
Category Archives: Consumer News
Debt Collector to Pay Millions
Harassment by debt collectors is real. People hassled by their constant calls know how maddening, embarrassing and nerve wracking those … Continue reading Debt Collector to Pay Millions
$6.5 Million in Refunds to Military Borrowers
Even though military members put their lives on the line for this country financial predators consider them fair game. More … Continue reading $6.5 Million in Refunds to Military Borrowers
Young People Want Health Insurance
With uncertainty about jobs, the economy and life, many young people want certainty about health insurance. A new poll by … Continue reading Young People Want Health Insurance
Timeshare Temptation Can Lead To Trouble
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Vacation temptation time is here. You take a trip to Florida, Mexico, California, Arizona. Wherever. You … Continue reading Timeshare Temptation Can Lead To Trouble
Deferred Action And My Driver’s License
by Tanvir Toy I got my driving learner’s permit a week after I was approved for Deferred Action (DACA). I … Continue reading Deferred Action And My Driver’s License
Taking Care of An Elderly Parent
More than 43 mwillion Americans take care of someone over 50 according to the Family Caregiver Alliance. It’s a difficult … Continue reading Taking Care of An Elderly Parent
Where Home Prices Dropped
If you’re in the market to buy a home and you’re flexible about where you can live, you might consider … Continue reading Where Home Prices Dropped
Advocate for My Mom
by Mary Russo My mother lived with my husband Dan and me for eight years before she left this … Continue reading Advocate for My Mom
Surprising Number of Elderly Live in Poverty
It is surprising, even shocking to learn that between 9 to 15 percent of elderly Americans live in poverty. The … Continue reading Surprising Number of Elderly Live in Poverty
Student Debt Map
Total outstanding student loan debt is now $986 billion according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York‘s Household Debt … Continue reading Student Debt Map
Credit Report Mistakes Matter
updated October 9, 2017 Credit report mistakes matter. Many of us routinely ignore our credit reports although the Equifax breach … Continue reading Credit Report Mistakes Matter
Missing My Mom
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Julie Segal, my mom, died at 95 about nine months ago. I woke up on Mother’s … Continue reading Missing My Mom
Foreclosures Lowest in 6 Years
Foreclosures are at the lowest level in 6 years, according to the real estate data firm RealtyTrac. While that’s something … Continue reading Foreclosures Lowest in 6 Years
Elizabeth Warren Proposes Student Loan Reform
Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced her first bill today and it’s aimed at helping students burdened by debt. The Massachusetts Democrat … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren Proposes Student Loan Reform