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."
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.
Fed Up with Robocalls?
While there are legitimate reasons to use recorded or automated messages, the number of spam and scam calls are overwhelming.
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?
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.
Haven't Filed Your Taxes Yet? Watch Out for These Scams
The IRS has announced their "Dirty Dozen" tax scams for 2019. These scams can occur anytime during the year but tend to peak during tax season.
Enhance Your Security by Checking Your Browser Settings
Today's browsers typically update themselves automatically, so you may not be aware of changes.
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.
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.
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.
Google Adding More Choices for Managing Your Data
Protect your personal information by choosing what others can see. Manage your data today.
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.
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.
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.
How Tax Reform Impacts Your 2018 Federal Income Taxes
The Tax Cuts and Job Acts bill that was enacted in December 2017 will probably impact your 2018 Federal income tax return. The bill made sweeping changes to the tax laws changing tax rates, deductions, exemptions, and much more. Here are some highlights.
Do You Use Prepaid Cards? Then Read This.
On April 1, 2019 new rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) went into effect.
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.
