A letter arrived in the mail from PNC Bank about an address change on a mortgage account. Was a deed theft scheme in process?
Category: Personal Finances
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A Mortgage Servicer Sent a Letter About an Address Change. Was It Deed Theft?
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Pennsylvania Gambling Addicts Hope that ‘Skill Games’ Will Go Bust
The New York Times – Business:The machines, which enjoyed legal protection until a recent court ruling, could go dark in October.
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How to Save Money as a Wedding Guest
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Weddings can cost guests more than $1,000 a pop, but savvy attendees are finding clever hacks to save on lodging, travel, attire and more.
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FAFSA Form for College Aid Will Be Less Stressful This Year, Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:The college financial aid form has long been a stressor for high school seniors and their parents. Fixes have made it simpler and faster to complete, officials say.
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Gen Z Is Building Wealth By Investing Instead of Buying Homes
The New York Times – Business:When it comes to building wealth, Gen Z is more focused on investment apps and their retirement accounts than they are in building equity in a home.
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Should You Invest in Bonds Right Now?
The New York Times – Business:High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says.
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Several Big Brokerages Leave Customer Accounts Open to Theft, Senators Say
The New York Times – Business:Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, ranking Democrats on the Finance and Banking Committees, have urged regulators to require brokerages to provide stronger customer protections.
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Help! Lyft Charged Me $150 for Vomiting in a Car, but I Didn’t Do It.
The New York Times – Travel:A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle.
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Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy
The New York Times – Business:Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
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Many Student Loan Borrowers May Have to Switch to Worse Repayment Plans
The New York Times – Business:In an usual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term.
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent
The New York Times – Business:The rapid growth of pay-later loans raises questions about whether their popularity is driven by consumer preference or desperation.
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How to Protect Your Home While You’re on Vacation
The New York Times – Business:Store food in sealed containers and fix any leaking faucets or pipes, experts told our columnist, who had her own nightmare upon returning home.