Donna Rosato
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New York, NY, United States
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What to Do If Your Airline Voucher Is About to Expire
Consumer Reports shares advice about what to do if your airline voucher is abut to expire. Pressure is growing on airlines to give fliers with an expiring credit for a pandemic-canceled flight an indefinite extension or a refund. → Read More
COVID-19 Relief Law Makes FSAs Even More Flexible
The new COVID-19 relief law makes FSAs even more flexible, Consumer Reports says, noting that you won’t lose money in your flexible-spending account if pandemic closures made it difficult to spend. → Read More
What Your Period Tracker App Knows About You
As period tracker apps grow in popularity, so do concerns about what happens to the very personal information they share. Consumer Reports explains how to stay safe. → Read More
You Might Have to Pay Extra to Sit With Your Kid When You Fly
If you want to sit with your kid when you fly you may need to pay extra. Here's how to protect yourself, with advice from Consumer Reports. → Read More
Don't Fall for These Money Tricks
Consumer Reports tells you how to protect yourself from money tricks, including schemers who want you to pay for something you can do yourself. → Read More
Mastercard Makes It Easier to Quit Free Trials
A new MasterCard policy makes it easier to quit free trials for products before automatically billing kicks in. Consumer Reports explains. → Read More
It's Time to Spend Your Flexible Spending Account Money
Putting money into a flexible spending account is a smart way to reduce your taxable income. But if you haven't used it yet, Consumer Reports says, you may lose it. Here's how to spend your FSA money wisely. → Read More
Ways to Save While Shopping at Outlet Malls
Consumer Reports has shopped the outlet malls and can tell you how to save the most on the holiday gifts for everyone on your list—and for yourself. → Read More
How to Use FSAs, HSAs, and HRAs to Cut Your Healthcare Costs
What are the differences between HSAs, HRAs, and FSAs? Consumer Reports explains how these savings accounts can help you cut your healthcare costs. → Read More
8 Things to Know About ACA Open Enrollment This Year
ACA open enrollment season starts Nov. 1. There are lots of changes and new options for insurance in 2019. Consumer Reports explains how to find the best plan for you. → Read More
How to Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
99 percent of student loan borrowers who’ve applied for public service loan forgiveness have been rejected. Consumer Reports explains how to overcome the hurdles. → Read More
Student Loan Debt Relief Rules Reinstated for Fraud Claims
College students who say they were cheated by their school may find it easier to have their loans forgiven, at least for now. Consumer Reports explains how the revival of borrower defense regulations can help defrauded college students. → Read More
5 Key Things to Know About Short-Term Health Insurance
The Trump Administration is making it easier to buy lower-cost health insurance, Consumer Reports says, but the limited plans don't make sense for everyone. Here's what you need to know about short-term health insurance. → Read More
A Tuition Payment Plan Can Make Paying Your College Bill Easier
If you’re worried about how you’ll come up with the money for school and don’t want to take a loan, a tuition payment plan might make paying the bill easier. → Read More
How Paying Your Doctor in Cash Could Save You Money
In this report on paying your doctor in cash, Consumer Reports explains the pros and cons of self-paying at a time when more doctors, hospitals, and treatment centers are offering lower prices to patients who pay cash instead of using their health insurance. But it doesn't always make sense to pay less. → Read More
Amazon Takes Aim at Disrupting the Healthcare Industry
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and J.P. Morgan Chase are teaming up to bring down healthcare costs for their employees. They aren't the only corporate giants trying to reduce healthcare cost for companies and workers. → Read More
How Health Insurance Will Change Even More This Year
Efforts to loosen regulation of the health insurance market are likely to affect the type of coverage you buy and how much it costs. Consumer Reports explains these health insurance changes. → Read More
The Final GOP Tax Bill: 5 Key Questions
The new GOP tax bill will have a major impact on the finances of millions of Americans. Consumer Reports explain the five key things to know about the new law. → Read More
4 Things to Know Before ACA Open Enrollment Ends
Open enrollment ends at midnight on Dec 15. on the Affordable Care Act exchange. Consumer Reports shares some important things to know before the deadline passes. → Read More
How the GOP Tax Plan Could Make It Harder to Pay for College
The GOP proposal to overhaul taxes could make it harder for people to pay for college. Consumer Reports explains what the tax changes would mean for college affordability. → Read More