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 better known as "porting."
Money-Saving Helpers!
Have you ever bought a lemon vehicle, had your ID stolen, or found it difficult to pay your bills? And then did you get in deeper trouble when you tried to fix any of these problems?
Fed Up with Robocalls?
While there are legitimate reasons to use recorded or automated messages, the number of spam and scam calls are overwhelming.
About to Buy a Smart Home or Install Smart Technology in Your Current Home?
Whether you are considering installing a few devices or upgrading your entire home, you should consider the following pros and cons.
My Past Money Mistakes and My Future Hopes
Most people have money problems in life at some point. Don't just worry. Get busy. We have resources here to help you.
How to Get Ripped Off When You Shop!
You are, and will continue to be, surrounded by nearly invisible, never-ending and sophisticated attacks on your wallet. It's up to you to be the gatekeeper of your money to stop this.
Enhance Your Security by Checking Your Browser Settings
Today's browsers typically update themselves automatically, so you may not be aware of changes.
How Long Should You Keep Your Tax Records?
Once you file your income tax, you aren't quite done. You need to finalize your records. This report looks at the records you need to keep and how long you should keep them.
Are You in Money Trouble? Get Ready for the Vultures!
By taking it seriously and staying disciplined, you can eliminate or reduce your money troubles.
Have You Given Your Data a Checkup Recently?
Many people don't think about their important data until something happens to it. Here are some tips to help you protect that data.
Google Adding More Choices for Managing Your Data
Protect your personal information by choosing what others can see. Manage your data today.
Watch Out for These Twists on Phishing
Phishing will continue to get harder to detect. Take steps now to reduce your chances of getting caught.
Financial Products You Should Avoid!
Don't be a fool, and become a healthy skeptic. Avoiding this important step could quickly become a disaster to your wallet and sanity!
Your Smartphone. Attacked.
Fraudsters who used to focus on attacking your PC are now a lot more interested in smartphones since they are the most-used web device for a majority of people.
Considering a Digital-Only Bank?
What are digital-only banks? These are financial service providers that offer online-only or mobile-only accounts. These providers typically don't have branches.
What Is the UltraFICO Credit Score and What Will It Mean to You?
The recently announced UltraFICO credit scoring system will look at how you manage the cash in your checking, savings, and money market accounts.
Do You Use Prepaid Cards? Then Read This.
On April 1, 2019 new rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) went into effect.
Begin the New Year with These Tips
Taking these simple steps to maximize your financial resources and protect your financial safety and personal privacy can give you a solid start to 2019.
About the Marriott-owned Starwood Hotels Breach
On November 30th, Marriott International announced that the Starwood reservation system had been breached and the personal information of up to 500 million guests had been stolen.
