If you have a family member who will be in college for the 2022-23 school year, October 1st is the start date for submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The FAFSA is the key to getting financial aid; every student should file because not...
Remember when credit cards were for travel, not grocery shopping? Recall the days before debit cards? We are all using plastic more than ever—for both large and small purchases. And so are scammers and fraudsters! About 31.8 million U.S. consumers had their credit...
September is the official end of summer and a return to classes for students and teachers. It is also estimated tax time again! If you receive income where there is no withholding (eg. Investment earnings, home business) then you are probably familiar with estimated...
Financial scams and fraud are more prevalent than ever and fraud can happen to anyone. While technology has brought some of this on, it also provides new methods to protect yourself, loved ones, or clients from scammers. Let’s look at an assortment of popular fintech...
August is usually when people enjoy well-deserved vacations and time away from school and work. Many look forward to this month as a time to relax and recharge before returning to their usual September schedules. Taking time off from one’s regular routine is good for...
Scamming people out of their money is now a multi-billion-dollar industry. In 2021 the Federal Trade Commission received 2.8 million reports of fraud from consumers who collectively lost more than $5.8 billion. The money lost is an increase of more than 70 percent...
