If you’re hiring a contractor to make improvements on your home, be alert! Home improvement scams are more common than you may think, and they can cost you. Here are 8 ways to spot a home improvement scam. 1. The …
Tax season is a stressful time. Once that return is filed and out the door, most people would prefer to never think of it again. That mindset is exactly what scam artists are counting on. The Treasury Inspector General for …
Everyone talks about identity theft as if it’s purely a problem for grownups, but did you know children are 51 times more vulnerable to identity theft than their parents are? Here’s all you need to know about child identity theft, …
It’s that time of year again! Get ready to break out the calculator and pencils; dig out the enormous pile of receipts, tax forms and pay stubs, and get to work. Drowning in paper and getting numb from all those …
Winter is on its way out, and spring is on its way in. That means it’s time to stop hibernating and get outside! Before you do, though, you’ll need to help your home recover from the damage incurred during winter …
Q: Tax season is coming! I’d like to start preparing sooner than later, but all the forms, numbers and rules are so overwhelming, I don’t even know where to begin! How do I prepare for tax season? A: It’s commendable that you’ve …
You’ve finally finished scrubbing and purging your home from top to bottom in honor of spring. And now, with every surface, closet and room sparkling clean, you’re starting to see all the areas that could use a facelift. Maybe you’re …
Love is in the air and the money is flowing like heart emojis. According to the National Retail Federation, the average American spends $221.34 on Valentine’s Day each year. That’s a lot of money to spend on a one-day celebration! Lucky …
Summer is a time for fun and excitement, but it can also be super expensive. Summertime can be a season of major life changes like household moves and weddings; purchasing that boat you’ve been eyeing and let’s not forget those …
Your credit’s trending in the wrong direction, you’re short on cash and you’re desperate for a loan. You need to get your hands on some cash to help pull you out of this tight spot, and you need to do …
If you’ve ever gone to a store for milk and left with a new throw pillow, two candles and a gourmet snack you didn’t even know you liked, you’re not alone. Impulse spending is one of the biggest obstacles to …
Personal loans, sometimes called unsecured loans, are loans that allow flexible use, offer short- to moderate-term repayment options and quick funding. Their versatility and convenience make them a popular choice for borrowers of every financial standing. Let’s take a deeper …
