Payment apps like Zelle make transferring funds easy. Unfortunately, they also make it easy for scammers to get ahold of your money. Protect yourself by knowing what common Zelle scams look like and how to avoid them.
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You’ve probably already used coupons at some point in your life. According to a 2020 survey by Statista, almost 90% of respondents reported having used coupons for shopping. Considering that coupons provide a fast, free way to reduce spending on groceries and essentials, it’s clear why coupons are so popular. But to make your couponing
When my wife and I moved into our new neighborhood last year, one of the first things we did was walk down its main commercial drag. We were happy to find a diverse hodgepodge of restaurants, coffee shops, independently owned clothing stores, and professional offices. One business stood out in particular: a grocery cooperative (co-op), a member-owned
In 2020 and 2021, prices for used cars soared.. The COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted the production of new vehicles, limiting their supply and leading more buyers to seek pre-owned vehicles. By the end of June, the average price of a used car had passed $25,000 for the first time ever, according to CNN. In this
Are you in the market for a new or used car? You might want to get rid of your old one first. It’s nice to have a backup ride in the driveway. But older cars are notorious money pits: registration renewal fees, wheelage taxes, loan payments, and routine maintenance all add up, not to mention
Foreign transaction fees add to the cost of international travel and online purchases with international vendors that process transactions outside the U.S. Here’s how you can avoid foreign transaction fees to save on international purchases.
Bank scams run the gamut from the clearly fraudulent to the deceptively convincing, and even the best of us can be fooled. Protect your hard-earned cash by knowing what to look for.
E-checks allow you to pay your bills and get your paycheck a lot easier and faster. But it’s important to understand how they work and how they differ from other payment methods.
When you shop online, you run a risk of exposing your credit card number to hackers. You’re technically not liable for these charges, but it’s a hassle to get them reversed. By obscuring your actual credit card number, a virtual credit card number ensures you don’t have to.
Technology is changing the way we bank. No longer do you have to choose a traditional financial institution. You can opt for a banking alternative with lower fees and more benefits, such as online banks, neobanks, and even community banks.
Your Social Security number is worth protecting. But it seems like you’re asked for it everywhere you go. Find out how to keep it safe and reduce your chances of becoming an identity theft victim or falling prey to a financial scam.
One of the first decisions you have to make is whether you opt for a variable- or fixed-rate loan, which can impact your monthly payments and the total cost of the loan. Before deciding, learn more about how each one works, its pros and cons, and when one is better than the other.