Jim Donovan
3 On Your Side: Shared Housing On The Rise
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, the growing trend of house sharing it isn’t just for twenty-somethings.
3 On Your Side: Text Message Scams
It’s been just over 20 years since the first text message was sent and now Americans send billions of those messages a month. Scam artists are sending them out too.
3 On Your Side: Hotel Dos And Don’ts
While hotels invite guests to make themselves at home, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds there are still a few areas where you don’t want to get too comfortable.
Blog: New Sallie Mae Student Loan Repayment Plan
By Jim Donovan: Sallie Mae has announced that its introducing a transitional loan repayment plan so that graduates will have more budget flexibility while job hunting. The Graduated Repayment Period will allow new college graduates […]
Blog: 10 Good Things To Do With Your Tax Refund
By Jim Donovan: If you have a tax refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet. The average refund has been around $3,000 for the past two years, a […]
BLOG: IRS Dirty Dozen List of Tax Scams
By Jim Donovan: The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging […]
BLOG: Recycle/Shred Event Saturday in Burlington Co.
By Jim Donovan: The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders are sponsoring a free document shredding and e-waste recycling event for County residents this Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 9 am to 1 pm at […]
Blog: Bank Cards vs. Airline Cards
By Jim Donovan: Airline credit cards and bank cards often offer points toward free air travel, but some will earn card users more free travel than others over time. The April 2013 issue of ShopSmart […]
3 On Your Side: Which Cell Phone Type Is Best For You?
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice for those of you planning on doing some smartphone shopping.
BLOG: Philly Launches 6 Financial Counseling Centers
By Jim Donovan: The City of Philadelphia today launched six Financial Empowerment Centers to provide free, confidential, professional financial counseling to Philadelphia residents. Philadelphia is one of five U.S. cities providing the service thanks to […]
BLOG: Mortgage Workshops Tues/Wed in DE
By Jim Donovan: Seven of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders will meet with Delaware homeowners who face the loss of their homes during statewide workshops scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday. The workshops have been organized […]
Angie’s List: Boarding Your Pets
In this week’s Angie’s List report are some things you should think about before deciding where to board your pet.
BLOG: Bucks-Mont Mothers of Multiples Rummage Sale
By Jim Donovan: The Bucks-Mont Mothers of Multiples Club is holding its spring Kids Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 1000 W. Main […]
3 On Your Side: Mortgage Foreclosure Experts
Often desperate times call for desperate measures, but before you shell out money to a company to help save your home, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has a warning for you.
Angie’s List: Buying Home Warranties
Home warranties can really bring you a sense of security if something goes wrong around your house. But they don’t always live up to a home owners expectations.
