Scams

You’ve scrimped and saved for years, and the moment has finally arrived: You’re closing on your first house. Tens of thousands of dollars are... Read more

While tax season ended months ago, tax scammers are still out in full force. And if you’re dreading hearing from the Internal Revenue Service... Read more

The tax deadline for April has officially passed, but what if you have a tax debt lingering from a few years back? If you do, you might hear about it... Read more

When you think of identity fraud, your first thought is probably credit cards. However, credit card fraud is not the most commonly reported form of... Read more

I almost fell for an electric company scam recently. A pair of so-called energy company representatives were going door to door in my building. While... Read more

It’s amazing how one phone call can throw off your whole morning. As I was sitting down to work a few weeks ago, my phone rang and I answered. I... Read more

From Target to Yahoo, many big corporations experienced a serious data breach in the past year. Even if you don’t usually shop at a compromised... Read more

The Internet is an incredible resource, full of useful information and helpful tools. Browsing what’s available online provides you with an... Read more

“Hello! We have exciting news for you. You may qualify for a newly approved student loan forgiveness program that could reduce your payment to $0... Read more

It’s called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for a reason. Submitting it – for grants, student loans, or work-study programs –... Read more

When you were still in college, you might remember going through entrance counseling when taking out your first student loans, and exit counseling... Read more

Paying for and using some credit products can be like buying extra car features. If you’re adding paint sealant or fabric protection to your new... Read more