Google Launches Street View App
Google has introduced a Street View app for iOS and Android. The standalone app will let people explore collections of 360-degree panorama photos of locations (both interior and exterior), and make their own contributions to public photo galleries. Users can snap 360-degree “spherical” photos directly from their Android phone or iPhone, or use a dedicated 360-degree camera such as the Ricoh Theta S or NCTech iris360. They can then...
Money Talk: Despite Rudeness, Pay Doctor’s Bill
Question: My primary care physician referred me to a gynecologist for a medical issue. I called the office three times and asked that the appointment be made as an annual exam. During the appointment, the doctor was rude and critical of my body and lifestyle. (I am obese.) I left the appointment in tears before it was over. Five months later, I got a $160 bill for the appointment. My insurance denied the claim twice, saying the doctor...
Money Talk: How to Deal With Collections
Question: I am trying to help my daughter deal with enormous student loans. She is a doctor and very busy and simply cannot deal with the stress of almost $350,000 of education debt. I want to help her refinance, but to get the best rate I would like to help her improve her credit score (even if it is already 712). She had three small debts turned over to a collection agency after a visit to an emergency room a couple of years ago. We...
