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
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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
Retiring When You’re Not Ready
It may be you, or someone you know. The people at work get younger and younger and suddenly you are … Continue reading Retiring When You’re Not Ready
Second Layer of Target Scammers At Work
There’s a second layer of scammers at work targeting Target customers whose credit and debit card information was compromised. So … Continue reading Second Layer of Target Scammers At Work
How To Choose A Gym Membership
By Matthew Vann A common New Year’s resolution for many is to get fit. So that means signing up for … Continue reading How To Choose A Gym Membership
Moving Back With Your Parents-Tips to Cope
By Shaira Frias My 26-year-old sister doesn’t want me to use her real name. So let’s call her Alice. She … Continue reading Moving Back With Your Parents-Tips to Cope
Help Grandkids Save for College
by Gerry Chambers I decided to invest in my grandchildren’s future. My wife Mary and I believe in higher education. … Continue reading Help Grandkids Save for College
American Express To Pay $59 Million
If you are an American Express card holder you may get a holiday gift from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). … Continue reading American Express To Pay $59 Million
Power of Attorney Do’s and Don’ts
There are a few important things to consider if you or someone you know is thinking about choosing a person … Continue reading Power of Attorney Do’s and Don’ts
Chase Helps Target Victims
It’s a nightmare at any time to discover that someone’s hacked your banking or credit card information. But somehow it … Continue reading Chase Helps Target Victims