Despite its bad rap, not all debt is bad debt. Some debts are actually beneficial for the debtor and can be considered “good debt.” Let’s take a look at the factors defining good debt, the various types of good debt and how to keep this debt from going bad.
Congrats – you’ve won an all-expense paid vacation to the Bahamas! It’s a dream come true! Or is it? Unfortunately, if you receive notification that you’ve landed a free luxury vacation, you’ve likely been targeted by a scam. Here’s what you need to know about free vacation scams and how to protect yourself from falling victim.
The holidays are over, and if you’ve gone over budget with your spending, it’s time to deal with the aftermath. Instead of living in a financial deficit, take steps to repair your budget as soon as the last guest leaves.
The holidays are drawing closer and there’s still so much to do! With just a bit of planning and organization, you can have a stress-free and affordable holiday season.
Black Friday has traditionally been the day that kicks off the holiday shopping season, sending hordes of crowds surging through malls and big-box stores all over the nation. Unfortunately, it’s also been a day that kicks off the season of shopping scams.
Cybercrimes are increasing exponentially by the year. Cybersecurity is a crucial component of modern-day digital safety. This guide can help you learn how to utilize this essential toolset for your personal security.
If you drive a car and own a phone, you’ve likely been targeted by this scam once or twice – or maybe even a thousand times. It’s the scam that tips the scale on robocalls and takes them from “mild inconvenience” to “royal pain in the neck.” But auto warranty scams are more than just a hopeless nuisance – they can spell financial disaster to the unwary consumer.
When every indulgence and impulse buy is just a swipe away, it can be super-challenging to rein in that spending instinct – but it is possible. Here's how to learn the art of mindful spending.
Survey scams are almost as old as the internet. The alert consumer can spot a survey scam easily, but fraudsters are unfortunately becoming more sophisticated at luring innocent victims into their schemes.
Keeping your finances intact throughout the summer is well within reach if you’re ready to plan ahead and make responsible choices.
