What You Need To Know About Smishing Scams

What You Need To Know About Smishing Scams
What You Need To Know About Smishing Scams

How do you communicate with your nearest and dearest when you’re on the go and can’t make a phone call? Do you send a VoiceNote? Use WhatsApp? Or, do you send a simple text message?

In a world where apps can almost run our lives for us, the humble SMS has outlived them all – and

Tags: cell phone, smishing, scams

Debit Card Safety

Debit Card Safety
Debit Card Safety

“And how are you paying for your purchases today?” 

It’s a question we have to answer almost every day. Will you be using cash, a credit card or a debit card? 

It may be instinct for you to pull out any piece of plastic without thinking, but your random card of choice might not be the safest way to pay. Sometimes, you'll want to use

Tags: debit, credit, cards, safety

5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding

5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding
5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding

Q: I’m ready to tie the knot, but I don’t know if I can afford to have a wedding! Between the flowers, gown and venue, it’s thousands and thousands of dollars. How can I cut costs without compromising on my special day?

A: If you’re

Category: Budgeting
Tags: wedding, saving, Planning

What To Grab and What To Skip In June

What to Grab and What to Skip In June
What to Grab and What to Skip In June

June is the month of sun-kissed beaches, dripping ice cream cones, backyard BBQs … and spectacular sales. 

There’s lots to celebrate this month, but June sales aren’t just for “dads and grads.” If you know what to look for, you can find great deals on all kinds of stuff during the

Category: Budgeting
Tags: june, sales, tips, shopping

Jury Duty Scams

Jury Duty Scams
Jury Duty Scams

Nobody likes being called in for jury duty. But a recently revived scam has painted the entire experience in a more sinister hue.

Here’s how it plays out: The scammer calls a victim, claiming to work for the local court. The scammer tells the victim they’ve missed their call to jury duty and that there is a warrant out for the victim’s arrest.

The

Should I Refinance My Home Mortgage?

Should I Refinance My Home Mortgage?
Should I Refinance My Home Mortgage?

Q: Many of my friends have refinanced their mortgage recently, and they’re urging me to do the same thing. Money is always a bit tight, and the thought of an extra few hundred dollars a month is very tempting. Should I refinance? 

A: 

Don't Drink Your Wallet Dry!

Don't Drink Your Wallet Dry
Don't Drink Your Wallet Dry

It’s hot out, so make sure you’re drinking up! In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that adult males drink at least 11 cups of fluid a day and females drink 9. 

What’s in your glass today?  You might be a true coffee-crazy, cola-loving American, but water is your best beverage

Category: Budgeting
Tags: saving, water, summer, tips

6 Ways To Turn Your Dream Vacation To A Reality

6 Ways To Turn Your Dream Vacation To A Reality
6 Ways To Turn Your Dream Vacation To A Reality

You’re sipping a pina colada on a beautiful, white-sanded beach while watching the cerulean waves lap at the shoreline. You might be pulling muscles and riding high on adrenaline while scaling Mount Greylock, up in Massachusetts. Or, maybe you’re browsing a charming

All You Need To Know About The New Payroll Tax Rates

All You Need To Know About The New Payroll Tax Rates
All You Need To Know About The New Payroll Tax Rates

Phew! Your income taxes are filed and you can finally rest easy with that huge chore now over and done. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to think about taxes again until it’s time to file for

Tags: IRS, Payroll Taxes, 2018, Tax Changes

Beware Tech Support Scams!

Beware Tech Support Scams!
Beware Tech Support Scams!

You’re always putting yourself out on a limb when you call tech support. You dial the number the company gives you, and perhaps after a while of waiting, you’re connected to someone who may be working on the other side of the world in a completely different time zone. Then you’re asked to give this anonymous person identifying details

Category: Financial Wellness
Tags: tech, scams, tech support

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