The things we do throughout the course of our day give businesses access to information about our habits, tastes, and activities. Some might use it to deliver targeted ads to you or to give you content based on your location, like stores nearby or the weather forecast. Others might sell or share that information. Whether …
The process of a home renovation can be overwhelming, but there are many things you should consider before starting. From the layout to kitchen appliances, it’s important to get your priorities in order before jumping into anything. Take a look at these five points and see if they apply to you! This is a sponsored …
Scammers are doubling down on their efforts to scam people out of their money and personal information. That’s why the FTC and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) are teaming up to remind you: No matter what anyone tells you, you can’t buy COVID-19 vaccines online and there’s no out-of-pocket cost to get the …
Scammers are using a new trick to steal your money and personal information: a bogus COVID vaccine survey. People across the country are reporting getting emails and texts out of the blue, asking them to complete a limited-time survey about the Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca vaccine. (And no doubt, there may be one for Johnson …
There is a lot of money advice out there, and it feels like there’s even more of it targeted to women these days. That is a great, great thing … usually. Some of it can be well-meaning, but sadly misguided. Here’s what’s itching at me: 1) There’s a lot of discussion about emergency funds, that …
For many Americans, the American Rescue Plan — a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package passed by the government on March 11 — will provide them with another stimulus check — this time for $1,400 — to help ease the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. While $1,400 can only go so far, every dollar does help. Here’s …
Lots of people are having trouble sleeping, thanks to the pandemic and all the parts of our lives it’s affecting. And it doesn’t help when you get a call saying you owe the government money. Oh, and, they add, you’ll go to jail if you don’t pay up immediately. That’s a scam, and nothing to …
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It’s National Consumer Protection Week and we’ve been discussing ways we can look out for each other during the pandemic. Topic – romance scams. Check out and share this short video. Beyond the job losses and economic fallout of the pandemic, the loneliness and isolation brought on by our virtual lives has real consequences. This …
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As technology evolves, so unfortunately do the ways that criminals can illegally access your personal information. Smartphones give us a lot of freedom and make our lives more efficient, but they also present their own set of challenges when it comes to data security. However, there is no reason why you can’t make yourself more …
There are big differences between buying and leasing. Typically, if you were to purchase a new car, you would make a down payment and finance the remaining cost. At the end of the term, the car would be yours. Leasing is essentially renting, with your payment going towards the car’s depreciation. If the lease includes …
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