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Scammed with Your Payment App

Say you're selling something—online or offline—and you get paid by a stranger. He pays you via payment app—think Venmo, Zelle, Square Cash and the like—and the money shows up in your app account instantly.

How Do You Teach Your Kids to Save Money?

Your kids should become healthy skeptics when it comes to spending money, and learn how to save money, to boot! Here’s how you can help get them started...

What You Need to Know About Amazon Sidewalk

If you have an Amazon Echo, Tile, or Ring device, read on. Amazon turned on their Sidewalk service for Echo devices on June 8th and will turn on Tile devices on June 14th.

Want to Be an Entrepreneur?

It can be a great thing, but there are quite a few challenges and pitfalls, too. Think scams and financial mistakes...

Keeping Your Payment Apps (and Money) Safe

The way we pay has steadily changed over the years. Carrying cash and using plastic cards are becoming an old concept as we shift towards apps and other contactless payment options.

Vishing Is On The Rise. Don't Get Caught!

Vishing attacks are voice phishing attacks. By using the phone, scammers can use emotion and build trust in order to trick their victims.

Job Hunting? Avoid Getting Scammed with These Tips

Job hunting is stressful enough without having to worry about getting caught by scammers. Instead of offering you a job, scammers want your money and personal information.

If You Have Debt, You're a Target!

If you have debt, owe people money, or are struggling paying your bills, you are a potential target for scammers. Watch this video now...

Preparing for a Loss of Income

Are You Prepared to Weather a Loss of Income?

A loss of income can result from a job loss, pay cut, injury or illness. It's not something that many people want to think about. Here are some tips to help you prepare.

Feeling Financial Stress?

Short on cash, late payments, increasing debt? Check out these blinking red lights that indicate financial trouble.

Oddball Tips for Saving Money

Saving money isn't rocket science, but it is a gutsy habit. And you need to be gutsy when it comes to money. Shave off some savings for yourself on everything you do.

Innovative Ways of Cutting Debt

Do you owe money on student loans, credit cards or a mortgage? This video can show you ways to free up money to help cut down on your debt.

Budgeting During Difficult Times

Do You Have Oversight of Your Finances?

Many people are struggling to keep track of their money, their bills, etc., and this is nothing new. How often have you been short on cash or forgotten to pay a bill?

Going Through a Financially Challenging Time?

Financial challenges can disrupting to your budget, especially if it's tight. But what if your tight budget actually had more flexibility to accommodate these challenges?

How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Are you or your family living right up to your income? Or perhaps you are going a bit beyond your income to make ends meet—running up credit card debt or dipping into savings. If so, you are not alone.

Budget Trouble: Broke Right after Payday?

You know that feeling you get when you get paid? You feel happy and rich and the sky is the limit! It's a great feeling, but it doesn't last long, does it?

Want Your Kids to Succeed in a Highly Commercialized World? Let Them Play This Game!