Do you know how to respond when your personal information is compromised? How about the best ways to prevent your information from being seen by cybercriminals? Check out our top tips for how to keep yourself safe and how to react to potential scams here.
In the grand scheme of things, banking is a miniscule percentage of the activities you carry out to build a happy life. However, as a tool that is necessary to instill financial wellness, it shouldn’t be a huge hassle. Convenience banking, or the concept of saving time and money via your bank or credit union’s […]
Getting a tax refund? Wondering how to spend it? See how to maximize your return by paying down debt, building savings, or investing in your future.
Did you know you can take advantage of special tax breaks just for college students and their parents? These benefits come in the form of tax credits and deductions when you file your income tax return. What’s the difference? A credit reduces the amount of income tax you have to pay. A deduction reduces the amount of […]
Everyone tells you not to plan on having a tax refund. If you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, though, you know where every dollar is going. You might be counting on that money to give you the breathing space you need. Even if you’re a little further ahead than that, you may still have made plans for your […]
With tax season abuzz, tax scammers have been hard at work. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has gotten thousands of complaints about one kind of scammer in particular — IRS imposters. Here’s how they work: scammers posing as IRS officials call and say you owe taxes. They threaten to arrest or deport […]
In today’s world, digitally connected families must think about safety and security both online and offline. Every child is taught basic safety and security, like not talking to strangers and looking both ways before crossing the street. Teaching young people easy-to-learn life lessons for online safety and privacy begins with parents leading the way. The first step is […]
As you browse online, you probably see offers to try out cool products or services for free. This can be tempting and, many times, it’s okay to check them out. But some dishonest companies will bury the terms of their “free trial” offers in fine print or not disclose them at all. Their real goal […]
If you’re trying to clean up your credit, you’ll come across plenty of companies offering an easy fix. But any company promising instant results for a price is likely a scam. The FTC says Grand Teton is one of those companies. In its lawsuit, the FTC says Grand Teton tricked people into paying hundreds – […]
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