Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:41:00 GMT
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:04 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:04:58 GMT
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:56:00 GMT
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:01:02 GMT
Do you recall that New Year budget resolution you made? Do you even remember what it was? Did you even make one? Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says fear not, there is still time to reset your resolution.
Do you recall that New Year budget resolution you made? Do you even remember what it was? Did you even make one? Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says fear not, there is still time to reset your resolution or even set up a budget.
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Did you get a new iPad for Christmas? Have you thought about a case for it?
FOX 5's Doug Evans gives the yearly warning to all who will listen to put on a protective case because those who don't heed the warning will likely hear it from the folks at the iHospital in Atlanta after there has been an issue.
Becky Roberts is one of those folks. She has an iPhone 4S that now has a broken back and front. She says she was at dinner and had it on her lap. She stood up and the case-less iPhone dropped to the floor.
The "iDoctors" say if you drop your device it will almost certainly break. Getting a protective case is the best insurance to avoid damage and not just for phones. They see a lot of tablets come into the iHospital that might not have needed to if they had a case.
There are all kinds of cases for tablets and phones out there. They come in all shapes, sizes, textures, and thickness.
Three cases we checked out where the LifeProof, the OtterBox, and the Speck case.
The LifeProof runs about $80, but claims to have the ultimate protection. On the more economical end of the spectrum, the OtterBox offers a slimmer case with its Commuter series coming in at the lower price of $35. The Speck Candy Shell Grip from Speck is roughly the same price.
By the way, the folks at the iHospital were able to replace Becky's screen on her iPhone 4S.
For more on the different types of cases check out facebook.com/DougEvansFOX and click on the video above for the full Tech Check report.
