Surprise! You Have a New Sibling
These are only a few examples of in-home devices mining your data for free, likely without your explicit permission. But consumers have choices.
Oh, What a (Mortgage) Relief It Is!
Job loss or another financial emergency can make a homeowner feel like they're drowning in past-due mortgage payments.
Tips for Smart Food Shopping
Food. It's one of the necessities of life. Yet, keeping you and your family fed can take a large portion of your budget. The following tips can help you get more for your money no matter what's happening with food prices.
Why Is It So Hard to Scrimp, aka Economize?
While life is becoming more expensive, inflation rates are through the roof, and purchasing power is decreasing for most, it's increasingly important to look at your personal spending habits.
Your Free Gift Is Waiting
Just as giving to others can give you the warm fuzzies, receiving something unexpected in return releases more feel-good chemicals in the body.
Marketing - Without the Advertising?
While kidfluencer videos might present themselves as educational or instructional, many push specific products to young viewers.
Crypto Currency Hacks and Scams!
Unfortunately, new crypto scams pop up every so often, so we'll continue to be on watch.
Phishing for a Friend
Understanding how these scams work is your best defense against becoming a victim.
No Overdraft Fees? What's the Catch?
Keep more of your hard-earned money by knowing which fees impact your accounts. Overdraft fees have been in the news recently as some large banks have announced eliminating or reducing these fees.
Dorm Insurance. Do You Need It?
Having the right insurance for a student at college can give students and parents peace of mind and prevent substantial costs.
Spotlight May 2022
This month we highlight podcasts about home buying and the impacts of rising interest rate from NPR.
Empty Threats and False Promises
Scammers pretending to be border patrol agents are cooking up stories that contain a bit of salt, a dash of sugar, and lots of lies.
Thank You for Your Service
Service members and their families deal with a variety of challenges, and scammers don't mind figuratively throwing a grenade into the mix.
Tips to Make Your Dollars Go Further
Rising prices. Supply chain issues. Inflation. All of these impact your wallet. But what can you do about it? Plenty.
Gas Prices Hurting Your Wallet? Check Out These Tips
When gas prices increase, your wallet can feel the pinch. Fluctuating prices make it hard to budget. The following tips can help you save money whether prices are high or low.
Buy Now, Pay Later. What Could Go Wrong?
When shopping online and off, have you noticed a payment option that allows you to pay over time? These options are offered by companies such as AfterPay, Affirm, Klarna, Paypal, Sezzle, and Zip (previously QuadPay).
How Many Credit Scores Do You Have?
How many credit scores do you have? You might think that the answer to this question is one, but the answer is multiple. Credit scores are used to predict how likely you are to pay back a loan on time.
The Height of Credit Repair Pyramid Schemes
The ancient pyramids were built thousands of years ago. And while scammer pyramids aren't that old, they can be just as fascinating.
What You Need to Know About the Equifax Data Breach Settlement
In September of 2017 Equifax announced a data breach that exposed the personal information of 147 million people. In July of 2019, Equifax agreed to a settlement that would provide the following:
Teen Bubbles Are Bursting with Scam Opportunities
What is surprising is that well-known social media companies knowingly promote content to minors, leaving them vulnerable to topics and people that could harm them physically, emotionally, and financially.
Major Crypto Scams Explained: 'Pump and Dump' vs. 'Rug Pull'
With cryptos soaring to new heights, more and more newbies are getting into the crypto investing game.
