Topic: Loans

Have Student Loan Debt? Six Tips to Pay It Off Faster

Debt from student loans for higher education is now the largest category of debt in the U.S. As of December 2014, over 43 million borrowers owed a cum…

Skillfully Navigating Student Loans

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of student loans? I hope it's the word "debt." College can be an important component to you…

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.

About to Tap Your 401K for a Loan? Six Reasons to Think Again

Today over 25% of people who have a 401K retirement savings plan have borrowed from these funds. In fact, 401K loans have surged by 37% in just...

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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...