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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
Still Time to Sign Up For Obamacare
There is still time to sign up for Obamacare and get health insurance that starts on March 1, 2014. You … Continue reading Still Time to Sign Up For Obamacare
Use the Postal Service Instead of a Payday Lender
Here’s a great idea — use neighborhood post offices to provide some banking services and offer a safe way to … Continue reading Use the Postal Service Instead of a Payday Lender
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
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
Appeal, Appeal, Appeal Medicare Denials
“Appeal, appeal, appeal,” is the advice from Joe Baker of the Medicare Rights Center. He says many of us are … Continue reading Appeal, Appeal, Appeal Medicare Denials
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
Refinancing Still A Good Move
Mortgage interest rates are not as low as they were, but they dipped slightly and are still a good move … Continue reading Refinancing Still A Good Move
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
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
Basketball Greats Mourning and Johnson Pitch Health.gov
Alonzo Mourning and Magic Johnson teamed up with the Obama administration to pitch for Health.gov to encourage younger people to … Continue reading Basketball Greats Mourning and Johnson Pitch Health.gov
Protect Your Identity At Tax Time
When someone steals your identity, it is very difficult to unravel the trail and straighten out your financial life. During … Continue reading Protect Your Identity At Tax Time
Apple to Refund Kids’ App Purchases
If you have little kids, you know the story. They played with an iPad or other mobile device and ordered … Continue reading Apple to Refund Kids’ App Purchases
Trying to Stop Illegal Payday Lending
You may see ads online for quick cash, short term loans, or “cash by tomorrow.” Think of these offers as … Continue reading Trying to Stop Illegal Payday Lending