While fraud can occur at any time of the year, it, unfortunately, becomes more popular during the holidays. This could be due to the hustle and bustle of the season and the fact that more people are shopping, especially online.
Here is a list of the most common holiday fraud schemes and tips on protecting yourself.
The holiday season is fast approaching and, much like the rest of this year, the holidays are going to be different. While you may still gather with family and friends, it’s likely those gatherings will be smaller in nature. And whether the holidays have affected you financially, chances are someone in your family or group of friends has been. Here are a few tips to keep the holidays joyful without extra cash — and to find moments of thankfulness with friends and family.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of paying off a car and knowing that you no longer have that particular debt hanging over your head. Not only do you own the vehicle free and clear, but now you have extra money every month you can save or spend however you desire!
It’s easy to fall for tempting credit cards offering exciting reward options. People are lured to them all the time. Unfortunately, when they do, they often get locked into exceedingly high-interest rates.
We want you to have a better understanding of credit card rates. Then you can make informed decisions about whether or not a credit card offer is simply “too good to be true” based on the interest rates you’ll pay to earn these rewards.
The world is a different place than it was just a few short months ago. Many people are working from home and are unsure about what the future holds, both financially and professionally. Unfortunately, as many people face financial uncertainty, there are plenty of others who are willing to prey on these uncertainties, leading to rising identity theft scams.