Free Vacation Scams
Free Vacation Scams Congrats – you’ve won an all-expense paid vacation to the Bahamas! It’s a dream come true! Or is it? Unfortunately, if you receive a notification that you’ve landed a free luxury vacation, you’ve likely been targeted by a scam. Here’s what you need to know about free vacation scams […]
Which Apps Can Help Me Keep My Financial Resolutions For The New Year
Which Apps Can Help Me Keep My Financial Resolutions for the New Year? Q: What are the best personal finance apps to help me stick to my money resolutions this year? A: As you know, there’s always an app for that; whatever “that” is! Here’s our review of four of the most popular […]
How To Host A Stress Free Holiday Meal On A Budget
How to Host a Stress-free Holiday Meal on a Budget Holiday hosting can be super-stressful — and expensive. This year, with prices soaring, breaking that budget on hosting can seem like a sure thing. Lucky for you, it’s not. Here are six ways you can host a stress-free and awesome holiday meal […]
What Does a Strong U.S. Dollar Mean for the Economy?
What Does a Strong U.S. Dollar Mean for the Economy? Q: I’m hearing that the U.S. dollar is getting stronger. What does this mean for the economy and for me? A: A strong U.S. dollar has a major impact on all parts of the economy, but its exact ramifications can be confusing. Here […]
What do I Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness?
What do I Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness? Q: I’ve heard the Biden administration is planning to forgive student loans. What do I need to know about this plan? A: In August 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his plan to cancel thousands of dollars in student loan debt for […]
Don’t Get Caught In A Pre Approval Scam
Don’t Get Caught in a Pre-approval Scam You’ve got mail! And the good news keeps coming, because you’ve been preapproved for a large loan – maybe even a mortgage! Yes, you! It’s a dream come true – until it turns into a living nightmare. Here’s what you need to know about […]
Were In A Bear Market Now What
We’re in a Bear Market. Now What? The U.S. economy entered a bear market on June 13, 2022. You may wonder what this means for the economy, as well as for private consumers and investors. Here’s what to know about bear markets and possible actions you may want to take. What […]
Don’t Get Caught in an Election Scam
Don’t Get Caught in an Election Scam Democracy is a privilege that’s upheld by the election process. But scammers are out to hijack this process and cause havoc throughout the election season. Here are three scams to watch out for this time of year. Eleventh-hour campaign contributions This scheme targets […]
Don’t Get Caught in an Auto Warranty Scam
Don’t Get Caught in an Auto Warranty Scam If you drive a car and own a phone, you’ve likely been targeted by this scam once or twice – or maybe even a thousand times. It’s the scam that tips the scale on robocalls and takes them from “mild inconvenience” to “royal pain […]
6 Ways to Pay Less at the Pump
6 Ways to Pay Less at the Pump With gas prices still rising nationwide, the pain at the pump is real. There isn’t much you can do about the price of gasoline, but there are ways you can pay less at the pump. Here are six ways to save on gas. Use cash […]
