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Overspending during the holidays is easy…and even easier when online retailers deploy every tactic to get your attention. Here are 8 ways online retailers push us to overspend. 1. They offer free shipping… with a minimum purchase.When retailers offer to sponsor...
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How cash transfer and payment systems work, what to avoid and how to use them. Article Highlights: Cash transfer and payment apps can be convenient, but are not without flaws and security risks. Troubleshooting and support should only be initiated within the app....
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Identity theft is one of the most nefarious crimes out there. Here are seven ways to help protect yourself: Secure Your Hard Copies Every sensitive document should be kept in a safe or scanned and saved in a secure folder. Credit cards and debit cards should be...
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You don’t need a special news alert to know… …we’re all human. Being human means we’re all bound to make a mistake or two when it comes to making credit decisions. Here are 5 of the most common credit card mistakes. See how many you’ve evaded. Applying for...
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Auto Loans — the offers are everywhere. Some are greater than others while others just seem like a great deal, but are they really? “0% for 6 months!” “No payments for 90 days!” “Cash back up to $3000!” “We’ll give you more for your trade!” How do you know...
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By now, it’s safe to assume most of us have heard about what Equifax is referring to as a ‘cybersecurity incident’. For those of us who haven’t, here’s a quick recap: Hackers took advantage of a weak area in an Equifax application between May and July...