Make Healthy Skepticism a Habit! 10 Easy Steps to Improve Your Financial Habits
Recently, I found myself thinking of what the future may bring, and how the current pandemic will impact that. Right now, things are very uncertain fo…
Maximizing Rebate Cards and Gift Cards
Gift cards are very popular presents. They are a convenient and great way to ensure the recipient gets exactly what they want! Gift cards are also a p…
Michael's Nephews' Car-Selling Ripoff
Had a nephew selling his car.
The buyer came and looked at the car.
Went to the bank and got a money order for the wrong amount.
Milton's Puppy Scam
Last summer, my wife and I were scammed out of $600.
We had been looking into getting a puppy for our kids since my wife's dog (she had him since bef…
Money Tips for a Financial Crisis
Chances are you're reading this because you've got money on your mind and are looking for management tips during this unprecedented time. While some p…
More Ransomware! Here's What You Need to Do
Ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent and they are targeting more and more computers. Ransomware prevents access to files on a computer usuall…
Most Young People Don't Know When News Is Fake. Do You?
Young people are super fluent on digital technology, but why is it they can't tell the difference between real news and fake news. And can you? Lear…
My Past Money Mistakes and My Future Hopes
Hi, I'm Rachel. I spent a lot of my youth struggling to survive, and making a lot of bad choices along the way. Even to this day I'm not personally in…
Native Advertising: A Radical Shift in Advertising That Targets You
"Native Advertising"—disguising a one-sided sales pitch to look like valuable information—has been around for decades.
Though advertisers may den…
Navigating the Choppy Waters of Refurbished Products
As frugal consumers sail through the vast ocean of coupons and promo codes, the captivating sirens of the refurbished racket begin their enchanting se…
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 "s…
Needs Vs. Wants: Getting Down and Dirty with That Budget
There's broke, and then there's "digging through your couch cushions for change to buy groceries" broke. I've been both more than once in my life, and…
New Cell Phone Scam: SIM Swapping, a.k.a. Porting!
Scammers have found a new, sneaky way to use your personal details to steal your identity and your money. It’s called "SIM swapping", or perhaps bet…
New Privacy Tips for Facebook and WhatsApp
Facebook Updates Its "Access Your Information" Feature
Facebook has updated its "Access Your Information" tool that allows users to see their persona…
New Tricks of Today's Car Buying Trade!
Buying a car soon? Be aware of the changed car market! Hit the brakes and start by watching this video.
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 hav…
No Te Dejes Engañar por Préstamos de Alto Interés en Tiempos Como Estos
¿En un apuro debido al coronavirus? ¿Qué deberías hacer?
La mayoría de nosotros hemos estado allí: tenemos facturas que pagar pero nos falta ef…
Oddball Tips for Saving Money
Being smart about money is more important now—when you're young—than when you're older. Why? Smart habits learned now will stay with you, but more…
On a Job Hunt (Soon)?
Job hunting can be pretty stressful. But scammers can make it even more hurtful. Check this out...
Paying More: The (Scary) Truth About Online Shopping
You would think shopping online is generally cheaper than shopping at brick and mortar stores, right? You're not paying for the onsite staff or the bu…
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