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Avoid Fake Check Scams—Have a Check Clear Before Sending Money

Fake checks are big business for crooks, and their ability to convince victims that they are reliable people or businesses means that everyone should be careful when receiving a check from a stranger. But many people aren’t careful. According to the U.S. government’s Federal Trade Commission “Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2021”: “The median loss for all fraud reports in 2021 is $500. Among the top 10 frauds reported, the median individual losses were highest in these categories: Investment Related ($3,000) and Foreign Money Offers and Counterfeit Check Scams ($2,000)…”, while the report also showed that last year there were almost 70,000 reports of fraud resulting in approximately $130 million in losses from payment apps or services.

Holiday, Savings, Budget, Credit

Tips to Manage Holiday Spending–Part 2

Following are more practical tips to ensure you stay on budget this year, rather than overspending during the holidays.

Budget, Credit, Holiday, Savings

Tips to Manage Holiday Spending–Part 1

By planning and budgeting carefully during the last months of the year, you can prepare for and manage after-holiday bills in January.

Credit, Investment, Savings, Security

It’s National Cybersecurity Month; Be Careful When Making Digital Payments

Cybersecurity is important, since cybercrime’s effect on people’s lives can be very frightening and cost people money and their identity. According to the 2021 Internet Crime Report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, “In 2021, America experienced an unprecedented increase in cyber attacks and malicious cyber activity.” Of the top five crimes in the report, identity theft ranked second and personal data breach ranked third. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) highlighted in its 2021 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book how most of last year’s consumer fraud money losses occurred: “Bank transfers and payments accounted for the highest aggregate losses reported in 2021 ($756 million).” Not all crimes are reported to government authorities, so the total amount of crimes committed and money lost is probably higher.

Budget, Retirement, Savings, Security

Protecting Aging Adults from Financial Abuse

There may be many symptoms of potential elder financial abuse, and it’s important to be very aware of senior family members’ (or friends’) behavior.

Credit, Investment, Savings, Security

How to Begin Recovering from Identity Theft

It’s important to know and look out for the signs that your identity has been taken and then act quickly to mitigate identity theft’s consequences.

Budget, Investment, Retirement, Savings

Smart Money Tips for Anyone Age 50 or Older – Part 1

There is a broad range of lifestyle and financial decisions to make and actions to take by age 50+, and they should be considered carefully and seriously.

Budget, Credit, Savings

Financial First Aid

To handle a financial crisis, quickly review and adjust your budget, prioritize your financial obligations, and communicate honestly with your creditors.

Budget, Credit, Savings

Ways to Improve Personal Credit

Improving your credit can improve your credit score, helping to get lower interest loans and being able to make more expensive purchases when needed.

Budget, Credit, Education, Savings

How to Have a Winning School or Extracurricular Sports Budget

There are annual options for buying school sporting goods for children that can save significant money while still getting good quality equipment.
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