Think Before Supplying Sensitive Information Unsolicited emails, calls, or texts that prompt you to click on a link or share valuable personal and financial information are very likely scams. With your personal data, online thieves can swindle funds and/or commit identity theft. Learn how to recognize a scam with the following tips: IRS Communications:[…]
If you’re concerned about your finances, know that you’re not alone. In fact, some research suggests that financial stress is at an all-time high in the US. Luckily, there are some tried-and-tested ways to begin to feel in control of your money again. Be honest with yourself.The gap between where you are and where[…]
The following is presented for informational purposes only. A sobering truth is that older adults are oftentimes the target of costly scams. It makes perfect sense: they tend to have a more robust nest egg. What’s more, they might not know how to go about reporting such a crime, or might be embarrassed to[…]
Privacy and security are a concern no matter what you’re doing on your phone. However, they become even more of a concern when you’re using a money app. By giving these apps access to highly sensitive financial info, such as bank passwords, personal data, and banking transactions, you become vulnerable to higher security risks. […]
When you’re driving on the highway and a car cuts in front of you, there’s a good chance you’re going to assume that the other driver is being some combination of rude, aggressive, or inattentive. And that may be partially true, but it’s a judgment we make after only seeing a relatively narrow slice of[…]
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Some couples decide to have lots of children, but other scenarios that create big families are also possible. You might share your house with several generations or have “yours, mine and ours” kids after a second marriage. Whatever the make up, big families require more cash than small[…]
Money is a deeply emotional topic and the more you allow your feelings to dictate your spending patterns, the more likely you are to end up in trouble. Our experts are here with trusted advice around how to take control of your finances when your moods change. Emotions & Money The way we feel[…]
According to the Council for Economic Education, only a third of U.S. states require high school students to take a personal finance class in order to graduate. And one in five 15-year-olds in the U.S. lacked basic financial literacy in 2017, according to the Program for International Student Assessment, a global exam[…]
There is such a thing as being too generous, especially during the holidays. In 2019, Americans budgeted, on average, $846.00 for presents. That can be a tough bill to face in the new year. Here are some holiday spending tips to help get you through the season with your wallet intact. […]
Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is just getting started. This step-by-step guide for how to save money can help you develop a simple and realistic strategy, so you can save for all your short- and long-term savings goals. Record your expenses 1. The first step to start saving money[…]