What If? Planning Documents You Need to Manage Life's Events
Life happens—and it can be unpredictable. Planning ahead, however, can help you and your family cope with the unexpected and manage the expected.
FoolProof's Top 238 Money Mistakes to Avoid in College
Honestly, you will thank yourself for spending some time here.
Buying a Car When You Have Bad Credit
You need a new vehicle, but your credit is spotty or bad. Can you afford to buy a reliable car or truck?
Is Your Subprime Card Hurting You?
There is light at the end of the tunnel.
Saving for Retirement? Comparing Traditional and Roth IRAs
Individual retirement accounts, known as IRAs, are popular tax-advantaged vehicles for saving for retirement. Although there are actually 11 different types of IRAs, the most common are the traditional IRA and the Roth IRA.
Medical ID Theft: What Do You Need to Know?
Medical identity theft is a fast growing type of identity theft.
Avoid 8 Summer Scams Targeting Your Wallet
Watch out for these wide-spread cons and take steps to protect yourself.
How Do You Maintain Your Confidence and Sanity in a Hyper Connected World?
You'll likely be surprised by how much you don't miss it and realize that life carries on without it.
Traveling? Think Twice Before Using Your Hotel's Wi-Fi
When traveling do you use the hotel's Wi-Fi? If so, you should think carefully before you use it on your next trip. Hackers are using security vulnerabilities in hotel Wi-Fi to steal passwords and other personal information.
Working to Pay Down Debt? Avoid Debt Relief Scams and Bad "Services"
Know these major red flags used by entities pushing their services!
Auto Insurance Rate for Many Determined by Credit Score and Other Socioeconomic Factors
Many consumers believe that their driving record is one of the primary factors used to determine the premium for their auto insurance. Unfortunately, that is not true for many people.
Should You Be Worried About Ransomware?
Depending on the type of ransomware, you may be able to find restoration tools online.
Do Fitness Apps and Devices Protect Your Health Information?
Do you have a wearable health or fitness tracker? Do you use health or fitness apps? Are you giving someone a fitness tracker or other gadget this holiday season? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on.
Payroll (Debit) Cards: Getting Your Paycheck Deposited on a (Debit) Card
Ever heard of payroll cards? Payroll cards are a lot like debit cards.
Have You Checked Your Privacy Settings Recently?
While this may seem like an overwhelming task, making a plan can simplify it. Here are some steps you can take
Financing Higher Education
It's never too early or too late to start planning for your children's education after high school.
The Ostrich Syndrome: How I Handled My Credit Card Debt
I had that sickening feeling every time the phone rang, checked my inbox, or got the mail. Fees and interest piled up so high I shut down.
Renting a Car on Vacation? What Insurance Do You Need?
Should you take the coverage offered by the rental company? Or will coverage provided by your personal auto insurance policy and the credit card used to rent the car be adequate?
Renting a Car Soon? Read This First
Has this ever happened to you? You reserved a car at a great rate but discovered that the rate didn't include the mandatory charges and fees when you picked the car up.
Work-at-Home Schemes Target Your Hard-Earned Dollars
"Earn $500 to $1000 weekly in your spare time!" or "Earn $150 an hour on your home computer!"
Coming to an ATM Near You? No Card Required
Some estimates place the loss to the global banking industry at around $2 billion in 2015.
