Homeowner says company ignored $18k judgment. Here's how she got paid.
A homeowner had to fight to get the money she was awarded in court.
View ArticleThe dreaded New Jersey inheritance tax: How it works, who pays and how to...
Even though New Jersey repealed the estate tax, the inheritance tax is still here. And it's probably here to stay.
View ArticleSales pitch or free information? What seniors need to know about a 'charity'...
An unregistered charity has offered N.J. seniors a free publication. But is it really free?
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ER patient keeps getting bills for covered treatment. Why was this so hard to...
How one consumer's attempts to solve a simple billing issue went nowhere. When this consumer affairs column was born, it had a simple mandate: to help consumers who believed they were being wronged by...
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Should Verizon charge a fee to cancel service after senior moves into a...
When a woman was charged a $215 early termination fee from Verizon, common sense prevailed. When you sign a contract for a service, there's usually important fine print to read and remember. Not every...
View ArticleHow we cut our homeowners insurance premium in half. Will it work for you?
We knew the typical strategies, but our agent surprised us with a real solution.
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Looking for more college financial aid? Here's a guide to the CSS Profile
Don't lose out on chunky institutional aid offered by colleges that accept the CSS Profile financial aid form. Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media...
View ArticleDo you have lost money out there? Don't fall for this 'unclaimed funds' scheme
You don't have to pay anyone to reclaim funds held by state governments.
View ArticleHow to fill out the FAFSA form. A step-by-step guide to this crucial...
Here's how to avoid common mistakes on this important financial aid form.
View ArticleBasement flood causes $21K in damage, mold, after faulty appliance install....
Homeowner fights for Sears to pay for damage to his finished basement after he said an installer didn't close a water pipe.
View ArticleWant to control your Facebook news feed? Good luck with that
Facebook says users can decide what and who will appear in their news feeds, but it's really a mystery.
View ArticleYankees fan fumes over ticket exchange policy. Team makes it right, but what...
What a Yankees fan did when he learned he could only exchange tickets at the box office in the Bronx.
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State says plumbing giant A.J. Perri remains under scrutiny, citing rash of...
The state says it is investigating 29 complaints filed in 2018 against A.J. Perri. Earlier this year, A.J. Perri was hit with the largest fine ever levied by New Jersey's plumbing board. The state...
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Man terminates car lease under special promotion. Then a collection agency...
After participating in a special promotion that would eliminate early termination fees on a lease, a Hyundai customer gets an unexpected bill. It's common for car dealerships and manufacturers to...
View ArticleWhat you need to do to maximize your Social Security benefits
Heres' what you need to know when it comes time to collect.
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'My Lowe's contractor doesn't care, and Lowe's doesn't either,' homeowner claims
One family's battle to get the kitchen they paid for. Watch video When CherylAnne and Mike Amendola decided to expand and renovate the kitchen in their Lincoln Park home, they knew it would be a big...
View ArticleDealership or repair shop? If you need a car serviced or repaired, don't get...
You may pay more at a dealership than at a local repair shop. Is it worth it?
View ArticleDon't let your kid go to college without these 10 things
Before your child starts college, make sure he has everything he needs.
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Caring for a sick or disabled person? Here's what you need to know about...
One man's journey to find out how to get a state ID for his father who has Alzheimer's disease. When someone you love can't take care of themselves, dealing with details we usually take for granted...
View ArticleHow the senior year of high school could cost more than $10K
It's not just the prom. Standardized test fees, high school memorabilia, the yearbook - it all adds up.
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