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
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Robocaller Stopped
Federal investigators are nibbling away at the robocalling problem, taking out one company at a time. The latest robocaller stopped … Continue reading Robocaller Stopped
Payday Lending Trap
A new report from the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) says some big banks act like payday lenders when … Continue reading Payday Lending Trap
Corporate Jet Tax Loophole
Tell us why the corporate jet tax loophole is sacred. Thanks to the Center for American Progress for creating the … Continue reading Corporate Jet Tax Loophole
Robocaller Out Of The Game
We’re on the Do Not Call Registry list and yet the phone rings all day with robocallers offering to lower … Continue reading Robocaller Out Of The Game
Ignore This Identity Theft Alert
by Barbara Nevins Taylor An “Identity Theft Alert,” from something called Equifax Credit Monitoring wormed its way into my inbox … Continue reading Ignore This Identity Theft Alert
Grandson Scam
It sounds so appealing and because we love our family members, sometimes our emotions cloud our judgment. The grandson … Continue reading Grandson Scam
Financial Complaint Help For Newark Residents
If you live in Newark, there’s a fabulous resource that can help you figure out your finances. It doesn’t cost … Continue reading Financial Complaint Help For Newark Residents
Latest Financial Scams
Our willingness to innovate is attracting attention, and sometimes from all the wrong people. Con artists have jumped on the … Continue reading Latest Financial Scams
Pyramid Scheme Warning
It may sound tempting when someone offers you a way to make money by selling and recruiting others to sell … Continue reading Pyramid Scheme Warning
Common Sense Immigration Reform
President Obama called for common sense immigration reform that protects borders, creates a pathway to citizenship for young immigrants already … Continue reading Common Sense Immigration Reform
Crackdown on Debt Relief Scams
We get the calls frequently at our home. Robocallers offer to help reduce credit card debt. We’re on the Do … Continue reading Crackdown on Debt Relief Scams
Mortgage Protection Rules
New rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will go a long way toward eliminating risky mortgages, and the … Continue reading Mortgage Protection Rules
Phishing Scam Warning From American Airlines
American Airlines warns of phishing scams that use the company’s logo and ticket information. Typically, you receive what looks like … Continue reading Phishing Scam Warning From American Airlines
Sandy Hook Scams Warning
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings broke our hearts and made us want to help in any way we can. … Continue reading Sandy Hook Scams Warning