Money scams are on the rise as more liberal district attorneys fail to charge crimes. With holidays approaching, it’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge. Be wary of get-rich-quick schemes. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Avoid sending money or giving your […]
Steer clear of these pitfalls to set yourself up for success A credit card can be a great way to pay for purchases, earn rewards and build credit. But that’s only if you use it responsibly. Otherwise, you might run into things like penalties and fees. And those […]
Hang Up on Spoofed SSA Calls From the Federal Trade Commission, Division of Consumer & Business Education If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice. Scammers are spoofing SSA’s 1-800 customer service number to try to get your personal […]
When you see “pre-qualified” or “pre-approved” on a credit card offer you get in the mail, it typically means your credit score and other financial information matched at least some of the initial eligibility criteria needed to become a cardholder. Understanding the distinction between the two terms can […]
The Millionaire Next Door (by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko) is different. It is built on years of research, on a body of statistics and case studies. It doesn’t make hollow promises. Instead, it profiles people who have already become millionaires. This is a subtle but […]
Dodie and I moved farther away from civilization in May and have no regrets. We love it! Before Dodie and I married in December 2019, we talked often about ridding ourselves of “things” and living a more simple life. The pandemic hit and changed everything. It was lemonade […]
Forget about cash being dirty. Stop being so easily led. Cash has been around for a very, very, very long time and it gives you control over how you trade with the world. It gives you independence. There’s a story going around where a man supposedly contracted Covid […]
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