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Old Emails, New Cyber Threats
Older email addresses like Hotmail and AOL may seem outdated, but that doesn’t mean they’re less secure. If your inbox is flooded with...
Mar 7, 20251 min read


Bigger Down Payments, But Do Buyers Need Them?
Homebuyers are putting more money down on homes, with the typical down payment reaching 16.3% in December, up from 15% earlier in 2024....
Mar 2, 20251 min read


Home Sale-Leasebacks: Cash Relief or Risky Move?
Sale-leaseback agreements are gaining attention as a way for homeowners with significant home equity to get quick cash while staying in...
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Used Car Prices Drop
During the pandemic, used car prices soared to record highs, but recently, sales have dropped, and prices have followed. According to the...
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Redefining Financial Guidance: The Fiduciary Revolution
The finalized rule from the U.S. Department of Labor mandating fiduciary standards for financial planners assisting with retirement...
Apr 26, 20241 min read


Maximize Your Paycheck: IRS Tool for Smart Tax Withholding
Taxpayers who found themselves owing income tax this year due to insufficient paycheck withholdings won't find a redo with the IRS, but...
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Bitcoin ATM Scams: Beware of Impostor Federal Agencies!
Move aside, gift card scams; a new threat has emerged on the scene: impostors posing as federal agencies and orchestrating Bitcoin ATM...
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Act Now: Maximize Student Loan Forgiveness by April 30th!
The Department of Education is presenting a rare opportunity for borrowers to significantly alleviate their federal student loan burdens....
Mar 15, 20241 min read


Robocall Scam Awareness
Robocalls and texts have long been a nuisance for consumers, inundating them with recorded messages or pre-written texts often on behalf...
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Alert: Scammers Targeting Cable Customers with Deceptive Discount Schemes
A scam originally targeting Xfinity cable customers has evolved into a similar scheme aimed at Spectrum customers. While the scams share...
Mar 6, 20241 min read
Mastering Dynamic Pricing: Strategies for Smart Shoppers
ConsumerAffairs sounded the alarm about dynamic pricing in restaurants nearly a year ago, and Wendy's recently dipped its toes into the...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
Unraveling America's Housing Shortage: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Mortgage rates persist at elevated levels and are showing signs of increasing further, yet the trajectory of home prices remains upward....
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Challenges in Navigating Online Health Information
Seeking advice on significant matters like investment or health can be akin to choosing between consulting a Richie Rich or a Scrooge...
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Unlocking Tomorrow: Biometrics Bid Farewell to Passwords
Goodbye passwords, hello biometrics. The era may have arrived where the security measures recommended by tech experts, such as...
Feb 2, 20242 min read


AI in Finance: Navigating the Rising Threats of Scams, Voice Cloning, and Fake News
AI's increasing involvement in the financial sector is raising concerns, evident in the growing number of complaints recorded by the...
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Beware Winter Storm Scams: Protecting Consumers from Fraud Amidst Natural Disasters
Winter storms hitting the Midwest and impending tornadoes and floods in the Southeast bring not only natural threats but also the looming...
Jan 12, 20242 min read


October's Real Estate Challenges: Slump in Sales Amid High Prices and Interest Rates
Real estate agents found themselves with ample free time in October, as pending home sales, an indicator of signed but unclosed sales...
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Grandparent Scam Alert: FBI Warns of Holiday-Infused Deceptions Costing Seniors Millions
The FBI is issuing a festive caution to grandparents, urging heightened awareness due to a surge in scams targeting their demographic. A...
Dec 3, 20232 min read


Safeguarding Your Finances During the Festive Shopping Frenzy
As the holiday sales season ushers in Black Friday on November 24 and Cyber Monday on November 27, consumers are gearing up for a...
Nov 18, 20232 min read


Beware of Holiday Scams: Norton's Insights on Protecting Yourself During the Festive Shopping Season
The holiday season is underway, and amidst the excitement of Black Friday sales, shoppers need to be vigilant about potential scams....
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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