Warning About Jobs and Training Programs
By: Barbara Nevins Taylor
Tough times require tough thinking when it comes rethinking your career.
Ads in newspapers, and online often offer too good to be true opportunities for jobs and training. These ads may tell you that your salary will be guaranteed and that you are sure to land a job quickly. Read More
Buying A Used Car
By: Barbara Nevins Taylor
Buying a used car makes a lot of sense now as we struggle to balance our family budgets. If you are in the market for a used vehicle it is important to remember the three C's.
Be CAUTIOUS. Be CAREFUL, and be sure to CHECK the vehicle out. While many used car dealers are reliable, there are some who may take you for a ride. Read More
Renegotiating Your Mortgage
By: Barbara Nevins Taylor
Saving your home from foreclosure requires quick and persistent action. If you are behind on your mortgage payments don't wait for something to happen, or to change.
You can help yourself and perhaps make the positive change to save your home. But beware of people who call your home offering to help, and who put fliers in your mail box. Read More
Dealing with Locksmiths
By: Barbara Nevins Taylor
While there are reliable locksmiths who will do a good job for a fair price we have found that there are unscrupulous companies that take advantage of your desperation.
Often when we look on the Internet, or in the Yellow Pages for a locksmith we find 800 numbers. These may, or may not, be for local companies where you have recourse. Read More
Identity Theft and What To Do
By: Barbara Nevins Taylor
Unfortunately once your identity has been stolen you may have to do a great deal of work to make sure that you are not harmed financially. We suggest you do five things immediately:
1. Make a police report at your local precinct and be sure to get a copy of the report. Read More
Fighting a N.Y.C. Parking Ticket
By: Barbara Nevins Taylor
Fighting a New York City parking ticket isn't easy, and it is not fun.
But if you didn't park illegally, or overstay your time on the meter
you should plead "Not Guilty."
But that means from the moment you see the ticket on your windshield,
or receive a notice in the
mail you need to take action. Read More
