Telephone Slamming

Telephone slamming occurs when a telephone company changes your telephone service without your consent. Slamming is illegal, and you can protect yourself from being slammed by following a few tips. Know the names of your local and long distance telephone companies....

Disaster Documents Checklist

DO NOT RISK YOUR LIFE TO COLLECT THESE ITEMS AT THE LAST MINUTE. Gather them in advance in case you must leave your home because of a flood or other disaster. Keep them safe and with you in a waterproof container. Identification. Driver’s license, passport,...

Be on the Lookout for Tax Preparer Fraud

Unfortunately, some unscrupulous preparers have prepared false claims on tax returns using the promise of large refunds to attract customers. Who are some of the taxpayers who have been most affected? Lower income taxpayers needing money for school who were told that...

Lost Pension Plans

Question:   I worked for ABC Company for about 15 years from 1995 to 2010. It had a pension plan and when I left they told me I was vested and could begin receiving benefits when I was 65. I am almost 65 and am having trouble finding the plan. I recently learned...