Q: I’m ready to finance the purchase of a new car. What do I need to know before finalizing my auto loan? A: Financing a new car is a big decision that will impact your monthly budget for the entire …

That long-anticipated day has finally come and gone. Your kids looked sharp and neat sporting spiffy backpacks and dressed in their spanking new back-to-school clothing. You watched them board that bus and waved them off from your perch at the …

Q: I’m in the process of buying a new set of wheels, and I’m being pushed to take out an extended warranty plan on my car. Is this a good idea? A: The process of buying a car involves lots …

Gaming used to be a pretty secure business. You bought a disk or deck of cards, and played it over and over until you got tired of it. On the surface, today’s gaming seems like an improvement. It’s more convenient, …

With the average American spending 24 hours a week online, internet safety is more important than ever. A hacked or compromised computer can put you at risk for money loss, phishing scams or even complete identity theft. It gets worse: …

In our digital world, passwords are as much a part of our lives as Netflix and Amazon. Keeping information stored in dozens of accounts across the web can make it easier to stay on top of your finances, order a …

Wash your hands after you use the bathroom. Cover your mouth when you sneeze. Brush your teeth daily. These are all basic elements of personal hygiene. We practice them, in part, to minimize the amount of gross stuff that our …

Imagine waking up, trying to check your email or checking account — only to find yourself locked out of your own accounts. Your password has changed, suspicious transactions are piling up and your digital life is no longer your own. …

Cybercrimes are increasing exponentially by the year. Unfortunately, developments like the pandemic, the growth of cryptocurrency and the increase in online working and shopping have created a target-rich environment for cybercriminals. In fact, according to Cybercrime Magazine, cybercrime will cost …

Education is prohibitively expensive. As a result, students will cut costs any way they can – they take out independent or federal loans, work several jobs, or in some cases, fall victim to predatory scams. These scams, called “diploma mills,” …

Online shopping is the new normal. In fact, a recent study revealed that while 70% of retail sales still occurred in-store, online sales were projected to increase from now through 2030. In other words, buying online isn’t going away – …

Your passwords protect your information online. Why would they need protecting themselves? Only because your passwords are the keys to your accounts and personal information! They’re a hot commodity for anyone looking to steal your identity; you need to take …