3 Ways Millennials Can Avoid of Financial Fraud
We tend to think of financial fraud as a retiree problem. After all, older adults are more likely to be sitting on a large nest egg and are often resistant …
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Make a List and Check It Twice to Save Money and Reduce Fraud Risk During the Holidays
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of year, but it’s also the most expensive, and when it comes to identity theft and credit fraud, potentially the riskiest season. …
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How to Freeze Your Credit
Cybersecurity experts called it a wake-up call: In September 2017, national credit bureau Equifax suffered a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of over 145 million customers. The …
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How to Protect Elderly Loved Ones From Financial Scams
When I was a child, my grandmother often watched me while my parents were away. One day, I was sitting at the kitchen table while she made a sandwich for …
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9 Credit Card Notifications That Can Save You Money
When used properly, a credit card is a great way to overcome short-term cash crunches, build up your credit score, and even give you some rewards for your regular spending. …
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4 Reasons Credit Is Safer Than Debit
A debit and credit card may look the same, but they offer very different services. One takes money directly out of your bank account at the point of purchase. The …
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How to Protect Your Retirement Account From a Hack
Unlike your bank accounts that are protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for losses up to $250,000, there is no such universal protection for your retirement funds. If you …
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Prepaid Cards About to Get Safer and Better
If you have a bank account with a debit card, your money is pretty safe. If your card is lost or stolen, you can cancel it and get a replacement. …
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This Simple Mistake on a Credit Application May Cost You
Besides your credit score, your income may play an important factor in whether you get approved for a credit card, and the amount of credit you will be approved for. …
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