A reverse mortgage can be a valuable means of support for a senior citizen, allowing the homeowner, aged 62 or higher, to pull equity of his or her home. The money can come as a one- time payment, in monthly installments or as a line of credit to be drawn on when needed. The mortgage… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Should Consumers Beware Of Pyrex Bakeware?
You may have received an email recently, or heard stories from friends, that the venerable Pyrex brand cookware is susceptible to “exploding” and/or shattering when used in the oven or microwave. Pyrex, of course, has always prided itself on the fact that its dishes can be used safely in baking food in the oven or… Continue Reading
Recent Clinical Studies Warn Of The Dangers Of Yaz And Yasmin
A couple of months ago, we published a blog post on the dangers of Yaz and Yasmin birth control. Since then, the results of clinical studies regarding this new class of birth control pills have been published in peer reviewed medical journals, and their conclusions are not encouraging for the millions of women who are… Continue Reading
Beware Of Hidden Or Undisclosed Prepaid Debit Card Fees
According to a recent New York Times article, consumers are purchasing more prepaid debit cards than ever before. Buying a prepaid debit card is as easy as purchasing groceries or other items at your local pharmacy or supermarket. For many consumers who do not have bank accounts or can not get a credit card, prepaid… Continue Reading