10 easy ways to save money and still have fun this summer
Your AC bills are rising. Your entertainment costs are, too. Here are some ways to save some money.
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They scammed consumers. Some owe millions. Why can't the state get them to pay?
Taxpayers are out $76.6 million because Consumer Affairs can't collect on every judgment and settlement. Here's why. The list is goes on and on. Contractors who bilked customers for thousands of...
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Have you checked your utility bill? This couple was told they owe more than $8K
Estimated readings can cause surprises in your electricity bill. Joyce and Al Andreola receive electricity from PSE&G for their Edison home. The couple has lived in the home for 26 years, Joyce...
View ArticleThese 9 companies paid nearly $70 million in fines to Consumer Affairs
See which companies honored their court orders and paid the state what they owe.
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49 days to fix an air conditioner? Home warranty customer is steaming
Home warranties promise to save you time and money, but one customer got the runaround. Len Torine said it took 49 days and more than 45 hours of phone calls with 32 customer service representatives...
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Come on, Gov. Murphy. Sign this bill to help N.J. seniors
Hundreds of thousands of refundable dollars will be withheld unless this bill is signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. After years of wrangling, lawmakers in Trenton have approved legislation that would ban...
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Divorced man wins fight against making alimony payment a second time
Here's a lesson in why you should always save proof you've made court-ordered payments, no matter how much time passes. A divorced man who challenged the Morris County Probation Service over a claim...
View ArticleBroken promises: These 10 deadbeats owe $67 million to Consumer Affairs
Here's a look at the biggest non-payers of Consumer Affairs settlements from 2012 to 2017.
View ArticleIf you're not planning on living forever, here's what to put in your 'When...
A "When I'm Dead" file will tell your heirs everything they need to know about your financial affairs.
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He deposited $550 in an ATM and it vanished. Here's what he had to do to get...
Even with proof an ATM transaction was made, Wells Fargo and Financial Resources denied a customer's claim. Early on May 30, Robert Chambers tried to make a payment on his car loan. It was 6:50 a.m....
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Mystery bills - and an invitation for sex - haunt woman's inbox. Is it a scam?
One woman's quest to stop fake bills from coming into her email box. Email scams can cause all kinds of disruption. If you click on a link or download an attachment, you could inadvertently allow a...
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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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 ArticleDon't let your kid go to college without these 10 things
Before your child starts college, make sure he has everything he needs.
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?
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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 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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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...
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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...
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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