Beware of Phishing Phone Calls
The phone phishers have some new tricks that are making it harder to detect the scams. What these scams have in common ...
Should You Get Your Kids a Debit Card?
In properly equipping your children for the minefield of financial decisions in front of them, I'm sure you introduced a piggy bank, a savings jar, and the like. But have you considered a teen debit card?
FoolProof Yourself for the 21st Century!
What skills are needed? How do you apply them? And what would these look like in daily life? Here are some ideas on how you can FoolProof yourself for the 21st century.
The Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun! Plan Ahead with These Tips
The holiday shopping season is here. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer just one day. Many retailers, online and off, offer deals for several weeks leading up to Thanksgiving weekend and continue well into December.
Reduce Your Risk of Being a Victim of Auto Theft
Whether you own a car, pickup truck, SUV, or motorcycle, your vehicle could be at risk. These tips can help you reduce the risk of your vehicle being stolen.
Help Protect Your Identity With a Free Credit Report Freeze
Consumers no longer have to pay to use an important tool to help protect their identity. As of September 21, 2018, freezing your credit report at the three major credit reporting agencies is now free.
Pros and Cons of Paying Over Time
While choosing to pay over time can be convenient, it can also be costly if you don't consider interest, fees, and other charges.
What You Need to Know About the Facebook Breach
While this breach didn't expose financial data, it did expose personal data.
Back-to-School Time Is Fast Approaching, So Check Out These Savings Tips
It's almost back-to-school time, and that means shopping for supplies, clothing, and other items needed for the upcoming school year. Here are some tips that can help you save money.
Need a Crash Course in Online Safety?
Are you on your computer, smartphone or tablet all the time? If so, chances are you can really benefit from this crash course in upping your online "self-defense" skills.
What You Should Know About Cell-Phone Account Fraud
Cell-phone account fraud is a rapidly growing threat to your privacy and financial well-being.
How Often Do You Review Your Insurance Coverage?
Life changes, such as marriage, divorce, a new addition to the family, buying a home, a child going off to college, a job change, or retirement, can impact your insurance needs.
Options for Reducing Debt
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data's Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit for the first quarter of 2018, U.S. households have 815 billion dollars in credit card debt.
Beware of Flood Damaged Vehicles When Purchasing Used
Hurricane Florence caused a lot of flooding. Flooding has also occurred in the Northeast and other areas this year due to torrential rains. Flooding damages large numbers of vehicles every year.
Do You Have Oversight of Your Finances?
Many people are struggling to keep track of their money, their bills, etc., and this is nothing new. How often have you been short on cash or forgotten to pay a bill?
Is Your Data Safer One Year After the Equifax Breach?
The stolen information can be used for existing account fraud, new account fraud, tax refund fraud, social security benefits fraud, health care/medical fraud, phishing scams and other fraudulent activities.
Why Am I Receiving All of These Privacy Policy Update Notices?
Over the last several weeks you have probably been receiving notifications about privacy policy updates by email and pop-up messages from websites and apps. Why are you receiving these?
The Benefits of Journaling
Research shows that people can benefit from journaling. Their lives are more structured, they're in better control, they're happier, and they may even be wealthier.
Gas Prices Hurting Your Wallet? These Tips Can Help
Have you noticed higher gas prices at the pump recently? Gas prices are rising and they are expected to continue their upward trend for a while.
Improve Your Web Browsing with These Tips
The Internet can be wonderful with lots of information and entertainment at your fingertips. But users can be annoyed or frustrated by items on web sites that they can't control.
Summer Savings Guide
Planning ahead can help you save money while still enjoying family fun, traveling, or working around the house.
