Scammers follow the money, which means they’ve got their hands in cryptocurrency as well as traditional USD. Here are five cryptocurrency scams to watch out for: 1. Bitcoin investment scams In this ruse, a scammer reaches out to crypto investors …
If there were a song about keeping yourself safe from financial scams, the chorus would be “Check your credit report!” Practically speaking, what does that mean? How can that single piece of advice protect you? Though it sounds like an …
Q: My family is growing out of our current home and we’re desperate for more living space. My house can also use a major face-lift. I’m wondering: should I move to a new house, or make some major improvements to my …
It’s tax refund season! How are you going to be spending the pile of cash from Uncle Sam? Of course, you can use some of your tax refund to indulge responsibly. If you’ve been wanting to buy yourself a new …
If you’re hiring a contractor to make improvements on your home, be alert! Home improvement scams are more common than you may think, and they can cost you. Here are 8 ways to spot a home improvement scam. 1. The …
Tax season is a stressful time. Once that return is filed and out the door, most people would prefer to never think of it again. That mindset is exactly what scam artists are counting on. The Treasury Inspector General for …
Everyone talks about identity theft as if it’s purely a problem for grownups, but did you know children are 51 times more vulnerable to identity theft than their parents are? Here’s all you need to know about child identity theft, …
It’s that time of year again! Get ready to break out the calculator and pencils; dig out the enormous pile of receipts, tax forms and pay stubs, and get to work. Drowning in paper and getting numb from all those …
Winter is on its way out, and spring is on its way in. That means it’s time to stop hibernating and get outside! Before you do, though, you’ll need to help your home recover from the damage incurred during winter …
Q: Tax season is coming! I’d like to start preparing sooner than later, but all the forms, numbers and rules are so overwhelming, I don’t even know where to begin! How do I prepare for tax season? A: It’s commendable that you’ve …
You’ve finally finished scrubbing and purging your home from top to bottom in honor of spring. And now, with every surface, closet and room sparkling clean, you’re starting to see all the areas that could use a facelift. Maybe you’re …
Love is in the air and the money is flowing like heart emojis. According to the National Retail Federation, the average American spends $221.34 on Valentine’s Day each year. That’s a lot of money to spend on a one-day celebration! Lucky …
