P2P platforms are convenient, but P2P scams are rampant and varied. Plus, once money is transferred by this method, it’s usually unrecoverable. Here are five P2P scams to beware of: 1. Mystery money In this P2P scam, a stranger “accidentally” …
Fall is here — complete with crisp air, pumpkin-spiced everything and some of the best shopping of the year. Grab a sweater, pour yourself a cup of cider and check out these fall shopping hacks to make the most of …
As summer slowly starts winding down, it’s a great time to reflect on your financial goals and implement strategies to boost your savings. Whether you’re saving for a vacation, preparing for upcoming expenses or building a nest egg, implementing smart …
Summertime often means vacation time. It’s a happy, fun time of year – but it’s also a time when you really need to go the extra mile to protect yourself from identity theft. Here are some common sense pointers you …
After months of dreaming, wishing, and praying, you’ve finally gotten into the concert experience of a lifetime. Beaming, you step forward and hand your ticket to the security guard at the entrance. You begin to stride forward, but he stops …
Independence Day sales are long gone and Labor Day is a month away, but you can still pick up great bargains in August. Here’s what to buy and what to skip this month. Buy: Back-to-school supplies Back-to-school season is still …
When it comes to convenience, service, and scale of products, nothing beats Amazon. Unfortunately, scammers leverage Amazon’s reputation in many unique ways. Here are five Amazon-related scams you need to know about. 1. Update your order In this scam, a …
Most people have experienced spending guilt at some point. Perhaps it showed up after a dinner out with friends, a weekend getaway, or a new pair of shoes that made you feel great (until you looked at your balance later). …
Many people have spent money for reasons that have little to do with what they actually need. According to a survey conducted by Slickdeals, the average American spends more than $280 per month on impulse purchases, with emotions like stress, sadness, …
Most people are familiar with the term. “Catfishing” is a form of cyber crime where someone assumes a fake identity or borrows a real one for an illegal purpose. These can include theft of money or personal information, profiting off …
Most people have fallen into the “I deserve this!” trap at some point, even if they didn’t recognize it by name. It often surfaces after an emotionally draining day, or during a particularly difficult season of life. You’re working overtime, …
Pyramid schemes have been around for years, but scammers are still growing rich off them. Let’s look at what constitutes a pyramid scheme and how to avoid falling for one. What is a pyramid scheme? In a pyramid scheme, participating …
