Joe Cortez
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Real Estate • Nov 07
Woman's water bill jumped from $13 to $20K a month
Property owners can take steps to dispute utility charges.
Real Estate • Nov 07
Woman's water bill jumped from $13 to $20K a month
Property owners can take steps to dispute utility charges.
Insurance • Oct 11
Atlanta man faced 2 car loans after car was found
You may want to wait until the claim is closed before buying a new car.
Insurance • Oct 11
Atlanta man faced 2 car loans after car was found
You may want to wait until the claim is closed before buying a new car.
Real Estate • Oct 10
Couple’s dream lot stolen through property fraud
A South Carolina couple’s dream of retiring near Boston was stolen after their property was fraudulently sold by imposters.
Real Estate • Oct 10
Couple’s dream lot stolen through property fraud
A South Carolina couple’s dream of retiring near Boston was stolen after their property was fraudulently sold by imposters.
Loans • Oct 07
How a failed franchise hurt a California woman
A California woman was left with nothing but heartache after the franchise she invested in slowly went down the drain.
Loans • Oct 07
How a failed franchise hurt a California woman
A California woman was left with nothing but heartache after the franchise she invested in slowly went down the drain.
Real Estate • Sep 30
Why real estate investment are good for buyers
Although real-estate investors are making it harder for families to buy in San Diego, the additional activity could ultimately be good news.
Real Estate • Sep 30
Why real estate investment are good for buyers
Although real-estate investors are making it harder for families to buy in San Diego, the additional activity could ultimately be good news.
News • Sep 26
'Evil twin' Wi-Fi scam: Protect yourself
These attacks prey on your sense of security.
News • Sep 26
'Evil twin' Wi-Fi scam: Protect yourself
These attacks prey on your sense of security.
News • Sep 26
Cali. man seeks refund for decades-long bill error
So far, he’s only been credited $600 for the error.
News • Sep 26
Cali. man seeks refund for decades-long bill error
So far, he’s only been credited $600 for the error.
Auto • Sep 25
Wrongful towing ends in ‘nearly totaled car’
'I thought I won the lottery getting parking in Chicago on a Saturday night.'
Auto • Sep 25
Wrongful towing ends in ‘nearly totaled car’
'I thought I won the lottery getting parking in Chicago on a Saturday night.'
News • Sep 23
35 strangers added to Cali woman's credit card
“I wanted them to say, ‘we’ll investigate it.’”
News • Sep 23
35 strangers added to Cali woman's credit card
“I wanted them to say, ‘we’ll investigate it.’”
News • Sep 17
HI retiree asked to pay fees on burned down condo
"There’s no maintenance to be maintained."
News • Sep 17
HI retiree asked to pay fees on burned down condo
"There’s no maintenance to be maintained."
News • Sep 06
California man scammed out of life savings
This man says he was double penalized as a result of a scam.
News • Sep 06
California man scammed out of life savings
This man says he was double penalized as a result of a scam.
Insurance • Sep 04
Can fake claims increase home insurance prices?
Bad information on your homeowner’s insurance policy — like fake claims — can drive prices up, but you can take control to have it dropped.
Insurance • Sep 04
Can fake claims increase home insurance prices?
Bad information on your homeowner’s insurance policy — like fake claims — can drive prices up, but you can take control to have it dropped.
Real Estate • Aug 29
Why SF Condo Owners May See $10k Fines Over Window
If a homeowner’s association suggests a $10,000 fine for leaving windows open, is there anything occupants can do about it?
Real Estate • Aug 29
Why SF Condo Owners May See $10k Fines Over Window
If a homeowner’s association suggests a $10,000 fine for leaving windows open, is there anything occupants can do about it?
Managing Money • Aug 21
Nebraska single mom can't afford property tax hike
This is on top of tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills after an emergency surgery.
Managing Money • Aug 21
Nebraska single mom can't afford property tax hike
This is on top of tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills after an emergency surgery.
Auto • Aug 20
Ford EcoSport recall cut woman off from vehicle
Ford wasn’t going to fix the problem until 2025.
Auto • Aug 20
Ford EcoSport recall cut woman off from vehicle
Ford wasn’t going to fix the problem until 2025.
Insurance • Aug 07
What you can do if your insurer tries to fire you
"They flew a drone over the home."
Insurance • Aug 07
What you can do if your insurer tries to fire you
"They flew a drone over the home."
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