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 …

P2P platforms are convenient, but P2P scams are rampant and varied. Plus, once money is transferred by this method, it’s usually unrecoverable. Here are five P2P scams to beware of: 1. Mystery money In this P2P scam, a stranger “accidentally” …

Fall is here — complete with crisp air, pumpkin-spiced everything and some of the best shopping of the year. Grab a sweater, pour yourself a cup of cider and check out these fall shopping hacks to make the most of …

As summer slowly starts winding down, it’s a great time to reflect on your financial goals and implement strategies to boost your savings. Whether you’re saving for a vacation, preparing for upcoming expenses or building a nest egg, implementing smart …

Summertime often means vacation time. It’s a happy, fun time of year – but it’s also a time when you really need to go the extra mile to protect yourself from identity theft. Here are some common sense pointers you …

After months of dreaming, wishing, and praying, you’ve finally gotten into the concert experience of a lifetime. Beaming, you step forward and hand your ticket to the security guard at the entrance. You begin to stride forward, but he stops …

Independence Day sales are long gone and Labor Day is a month away, but you can still pick up great bargains in August. Here’s what to buy and what to skip this month. Buy: Back-to-school supplies Back-to-school season is still …