How to appeal property taxes and win over the appraiser (we did)
Sick of New Jersey's high property taxes? Don't miss your chance to challenge yours. Here's one story of a successful appeal. You'll have to invest some time, but if you follow these steps, the...
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When a 30-year roof lasts only 7.5 years
The story behind one homeowner's fight when her roofing shingles failed. When Lynn Stahl decided to replace her home's roof, she wanted something that would last. That's not what she got. She hired...
View ArticleTax season means scam season. Here are the IRS' 'Dirty Dozen' schemes
Tax scams happen all year long, but they're always more common during the tax filing season. See what the IRS says are the most common tax scams.
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This airline cancellation policy is unfair and unclear, lawsuit says
Cancellation policies don't always make sense, one customer says. Here's what you need to know to make sure your flight isn't cancelled. It's an annual tradition. Gerry Resnick, 64, and his son...
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It's not an urban myth. Officials say thieves are stealing checks from mailboxes
Why you should be cautious if you use blue postal mailboxes. Arlene Mangino keeps a close eye on her checking account. When a $382.61 check she wrote for a Bank of America bill wasn't cashed, she...
View ArticleWhy millennials are softer scam targets than older seniors
The Federal Trade Commission has released its annual fraud complaint statistics. See why your age matters, and see how New Jersey fared.
View Article'He should be punished.' Outraged scam victims get their day in court
After years of looking for justice - and restitution - scam victims are finally getting their due. Getting scammed is awful. Some victims blame themselves. Others are embarrassed they fell for a con...
View ArticleTax day is coming. Can't pay your taxes? Here's what you can do
Don't despair. If you can't pay your taxes, we've got a plan.
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Facebook just told me it gave away my personal information. What do I do?
How to see what Facebook knows about you, and how to make sure your Facebook privacy settings are solid. The notification posted at about 6 am. It was the message I was expecting. Facebook said it...
View ArticleIt's home improvement season. Here's how to avoid getting scammed by a...
Don't get scammed by a disreputable contractor. Here's what to do before you hire someone.
View ArticleDriver stuck with two loans after car dealer excuse-a-thon
After four-and-a-half months, a car dealer didn't pay a customer's trade-in loan. The driver said she's been lied to and given the runaround.
View ArticleGetting married? Don't make these money mistakes
Couples fight about money more than they fight about sex. Here's how to avoid the battles.
View ArticleDone with taxes? Nope. Here's what you need to know now for your 2018 tax return
Changes coming to your 2018 tax return may sneak up on you. Be prepared and keep up to date with important factors affecting state and local tax deduction, alternative minimum tax, the 'kiddie tax,'...
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Can Comcast change package mid-contract? It's an issue for this Disney fan
The fine print makes a difference, but so does customer service. Parents of young children know television can be a lifesaver. The right show can give you time to do the laundry, make dinner, or just...
View ArticleIs $1 million enough to retire? You're asking the wrong question.
When you plan for retirement, it's what you spend, not what you have saved.
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Nursing home says daughter is responsible for dad's bills. Here's how she...
How one lawsuit against the daughter of a nursing home patient is a lesson for all families. A few years ago, Tracey Mitchell's dad needed to go into a nursing home. Mitchell had no complaints about...
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He finished his alimony payments 8 years ago. Now the state wants him to pay...
David Thomson thought he was done with his alimony payments. Not yet, the state said. He's fighting. When David Thomson divorced in 1995, he was ordered to pay alimony to his ex-wife. The monthly...
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