Photo (c) Designer 491 – Getty Images Over the course of the tax season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned taxpayers of various tax-related scams that are floating around. With just over a month to go until the April 18 filing deadline, the risk of tax fraud and related scams is still ever-present. It’s
Change of hearing aid rules widens net for tricksters: Internet Scambusters #1,055 Thirty-seven million Americans have hearing difficulties but only a fraction of them actually use hearing aids. But new rules, introduced late last year, now allow some devices to be bought without a prescription or hearing test. Although buying “over the counter” (OTC) will
We know that exercise is good for the heart. But what is most beneficial for optimum heart health—cardio or strength training? When it comes to cardio vs. strength training for heart health, the scientific evidence is still building around which form of exercise is best to prevent chronic disease. Historically, aerobic (or cardio) exercise was
Photo (c) B4LLS – Getty Images Text this, Mr. Scammer! The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has formally adopted the very first regulations specifically targeting scam text messages sent to consumers. And with that stroke of the pen, mobile service carriers like AT&T and Verizon will be required to block certain robotext messages that are “highly
Prepayment trick, fake internet service providers, and more tech support scams: Internet Scambusters #1,056 Internet service providers (ISPs) are already taking a big chunk out of our wallets every month, without us risking even more losses through scams. In this week’s issue, we’ll explain how the three biggest ISP scams work and the steps you
“All of Newark is saddened to learn of the passing of former State Senator, Deputy Mayor, and Municipal Council Member Ronald L. Rice today.“Ronald Rice wore many hats with distinction in a career of public service that lasted more than four decades – Newark Police Detective, first African-American to hold a West Ward Council seat,
But food and shelter costs continue to rise 03/14/2023 Photo (c) Alexsl – Getty Images Consumers paid more for food and shelter last month but the cost of heating homes fell sharply. The Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% after a 0.5% rise in January. Natural gas prices plunged 8% last month
L-R: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., NJ Governor Phil Murphy, DiVincenzo’sson Joseph, Essex County Democratic Committee Chairman LeRoy Jones Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. was sworn into his sixth term as Essex County Executive by NJ State and Essex County Democratic Committee Chairman LeRoy Jones on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. “This is my sixth
Photo (c) Typhoonski – Getty Images Don’t say we didn’t tell you. McDonald’s is making good on its promise to get serious about chicken. The company just announced that it’s bringing out the “McCrispy” chicken sandwich. Serious enough that it’s trademarked the name, too. “This crispy, juicy, tender sandwich is a special kind of delicious—with
