We all hope that our property will escape undamaged when a storm or severe weather strikes. But if you live … Continue reading Collecting Insurance After A Storm
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Quicker Sandy Insurance
It looks like help is on the way for homeowners struggling to get Sandy-related insurance … Continue reading Quicker Sandy Insurance
Why Assisted Living Works
Barbara Nevins Taylor As a daughter, a relative and a reporter I’ve helped and watched a number of people move … Continue reading Why Assisted Living Works
For-Profit College Investigation
The statistics about for-profit colleges reveal a depressing pattern of debt and failure for many students who see the schools … Continue reading For-Profit College Investigation
Bank of America Mortgage Modifications
Good news for some Bank of America mortgage customers. The bank sent letters to more than 200,000 homeowners who may be eligible … Continue reading Bank of America Mortgage Modifications
4 Tips to Spot Mortgage Modification Scams
The foreclosure crisis is winding down after a tough spell for many homeowners. But there are still a lot of … Continue reading 4 Tips to Spot Mortgage Modification Scams
How To Pay Down Your Student Loan
Matthew Vann investigates the best way to pay off a student loan. He comes up with a solution that is … Continue reading How To Pay Down Your Student Loan
Watch Out For Hidden Resort Fees
Ever hear of “drip pricing?” It’s a term that some hotels use when they soak us with hidden fees. The Federal … Continue reading Watch Out For Hidden Resort Fees
Class Action Lawsuit Against Debt Collectors
More than 100,000 New Yorkers now can fight back in court against against debt collectors. Federal Judge Denny Chinn granted class … Continue reading Class Action Lawsuit Against Debt Collectors
Veterans and Credit Repair
Check your credit report for free at annualcreditreport .com. You can do this for free 3 times a year. If someone … Continue reading Veterans and Credit Repair
American Express To Repay Consumers $85 Million
American Express will refund $85 million to 250,000 consumers thanks to an order by federal banking regulators, the Consumer Financial … Continue reading American Express To Repay Consumers $85 Million
Mortgage Help For Military Families
Here’s a sensible solution: If you’re in the military and you’re ordered to move you may still qualify for the FHA … Continue reading Mortgage Help For Military Families
Crackdown on Misleading Mortgage Ads
It’s easy to get fooled by advertising. And for the buyer, it’s potentially financially dangerous when ads don’t tell the … Continue reading Crackdown on Misleading Mortgage Ads
Why Refinancing Was So Hard For Homeowners In Trouble
by Jesse Eisinger ProPublica Freddie Mac, the taxpayer-owned mortgage giant, made it harder for millions of Americans to refinance their … Continue reading Why Refinancing Was So Hard For Homeowners In Trouble
Refinancing Rush
Homeowners took advantage of low refinancing interest rates last week and are about to reap the benefits. The Mortgage Bankers Association … Continue reading Refinancing Rush
How Do I Find the Best Mortgage Deals
It’s the American dream to own a home and government programs work to make the dream come true. The federal … Continue reading How Do I Find the Best Mortgage Deals