As you approach retirement, are you getting nervous about how much you’ve saved – or haven’t saved – to live comfortably for the rest of your life after you retire? If you’re worried you haven’t saved […]
Are you tired of never having enough money for emergency savings, large purchases, or vacations? If so, a temporary side hustle could be the means to ensure that you have money for emergencies so […]
Do your New Year’s resolutions include getting your finances under control so you save for emergencies, large purchases, and life goals like going back to school, buying a new car or home, getting married, […]
If you have good or excellent credit, you may qualify for a credit card offer with an introductory 0 percent APR. Then, when you’re approved, you can charge holiday gifts to the card […]
During Medicare open enrollment, you can join, switch or drop a Medicare health plan, prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage Plan. This fall, the Medicare open enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7, with […]
You can save hundreds of dollars on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But if you’re not careful, you could also get ripped off by scammers taking advantage of your eagerness to knock out most […]
If you think there’s only a slim chance that fraudsters might steal your login credentials and use them for financial fraud, identity theft and other criminal activities, it’s time for a wake-up call. More than 15 […]
If you’re charging prescriptions to a credit card or digging for change in your car and couch every month to scrounge up enough money to pay for prescriptions, you’re not alone. Around seven percent of […]
After more than two years of working remotely, many employees now find themselves returning to the long-lost office where they once spent their workdays. Whether you have to reluctantly drag yourself back or you’re […]
If you’re planning to travel soon, you’re probably eager to get out of town, kick back and explore a new destination. But don’t be too quick to book the first flight or resort you find […]
Government impostor scams decreased in 2021 after peaking during the pandemic, but scam victims still lost twice as much money that year to fake government agents, according to new research from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). With […]
As summer approaches, now is a great time to remind older adults, along with their relatives or caregivers, that scammers love to prey on seniors, whom they see as easy targets for identity theft and a […]
Fewer Americans now compared to those surveyed in 2021 rate their financial situation positively, according to Gallup’s annual Economy and Personal Finance poll conducted in April 2022. And nearly half (48 percent) of those surveyed say […]
Consumers lost more than $5.8 billion in 2021 to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That’s a 70 percent increase over fraud loss in 2020, says the FTC, which received nearly 1.4 million reports […]
Business email compromise (BEC) is one of the most “financially damaging” online crimes, according to the FBI. With a BEC scam, the criminal sends what looks like a legitimate email asking you to provide sensitive personal […]
If you’ve racked up too much credit card debt during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of consumers added to their credit card debt since March 2020, according to a 2021 survey by personal finance site […]
How would you like to have an extra $100 or more every month? If that seems impossible, don’t be too quick to assume that your budget is too tight to allow you to build emergency […]
With wildfires raging through Western states, Hurricane Ida battering Louisiana and endless tragedies on the nightly news, it’s natural to want to donate to organizations that promise to help the victims. Meanwhile, scammers also notice, […]
If you’re like most Americans, you probably grit your teeth while you watch the ticker on the gas pump until it finally stops at a shockingly high total. In fact, if you own a […]
Like millions of people around the world, you’ve probably been moved by the suffering, despair and displacement of the people of Ukraine caused by Russia’s ongoing invasion. So, of course, you want to do whatever […]
If you put off paying certain bills each month because you dread the experience, don’t be too hard on yourself. Lots of people procrastinate when it comes to forking over money for credit card, loan […]
Have you ever fantasized about hitting the highway in a recreational vehicle (RV)? If so, don’t let your sense of adventure override common sense when it comes to knowing the many costs of owning one […]
Now that tax season for filing 2021 taxes is upon us, you may be eager to get federal and state income taxes filed and put that stressful year behind you. Whether you think you’ll owe […]
Are you unable to stick to a monthly budget but unsure what’s holding you back? Or maybe you’re ready to get your finances on track in 2022 but aren’t sure how to create a budget […]
When you’re in your 20s, making regrettable financial decisions may be the last thing on your mind. After all, you’ll never have a better body, higher libido or bigger dreams than in your starry-eyed youth. […]
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably noticed your grocery bills climb to crazy heights during the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past 12 months, all of the six major grocery store food group prices increased, […]
If you’ve tried to build an emergency fund or other savings in the past but never saved more than a few hundred dollars before withdrawing most of it for an emergency, don’t give up. At least you […]
Have you tried without success to build emergency savings? Maybe pandemic financial hardship got in your way for the last two years or you just never could commit. Or maybe the idea of saving enough to cover […]
Are past due notices from the hospital or doctor’s office piling up on your dining room table? It may be tempting to swipe the whole stack into the nearest trash can, but out-of-sight, out-of-mind […]
If you’ve been dogged by debt for years, or maybe even decades, don’t think you must resign yourself to a lifetime of credit card, student loan and other debt. People dig themselves out from […]