Scammers are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to con people into giving up their money. During this time of uncertainty, knowing about possible scams is a good first step toward preventing them. Watch out for frauds and scams This video will help keep consumers be vigilant about ever-evolving schemes to take advantage of a …
You could add up to 100 points with tips like paying cards more than once a month and disputing credit report errors. Steps Pay bills on time Make frequent payments Ask for higher credit limits Dispute credit report errors Become an authorized user Use a secured credit card Keep credit cards open Mix it up …
“Hello? It’s me — Frosty. Look it’s a long story but without my top hat, I’m melting. Please, I need your help — send money now or I’ll be nothing but a puddle!” OK, so that’s a silly example and real imposters aren’t funny. But, on the 8th day of Consumer Protection, it’s definitely worth …
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The holiday season is almost here, and now is the perfect time to get started. But before you head out to the mall with your credit card in hand, it is essential to set a plan and create a realistic budget. It is easy to overspend with all of the excitement, but spending too much …
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You know that protecting your identity and personal information is important. And you also know that taking steps to avoid identity theft can make a big difference. But if someone steals your identity, here’s the first thing you do: go to IdentityTheft.gov. To get you started, watch this video on how IdentityTheft.gov helps you report …
If you have kids in school, there’s a good chance they’re kicking off their school year . . . in your living room. All the while, you’re connecting with clients, taking meetings, and making sales from a carved-out corner at home. The start of a new school year is a good time to double-check your …
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A second stimulus package has not yet been finalized by Congress. While there’s a lot we don’t know, we DO know a few things about what scammers do when this kind of uncertainty is in the headlines. If there’s another stimulus payment, you won’t have to pay to get it. Just like last time. Nobody …
10 Money Setbacks That Surprisingly Won’t Hurt Your Credit Score You’ve paid your bills on time. You’ve avoided massive debt, or maybe you’ve paid it down. Now you have a healthy credit score to show for it. But the coronavirus transformed the finances of tens of millions of Americans with little warning. So if you’re …
Take These 4 Steps Before the End of the Day to Make Small Savings Last You have a budget…ish, but if you come up short at the end of the month, you’ve always had your credit card to rely on. And yes, it seems there’s always an expense that’s left you reaching for the plastic, …
COVID mask exemption cards- not from the government To help limit the spread of the Coronavirus, many states are requiring people to wear face coverings in places open to the public. But there are cards circulating online and on social media that say the holder has a disability that prevents them from wearing a mask, …
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