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That’s right, we now have the e-wallet. Sounds great, right? However, they can be prone to scams. Here is everything you need to know.
That’s right, we now have the e-wallet. Sounds great, right? However, they can be prone to scams. Here is everything you need to know.
Here's how your credit card can impact your credit score, and how your score impacts your life.
Pay cards can be useful and handy, sure. But if you’re forced into using one, or pick the wrong one, they can cost you a pretty dime, too.
Which are safer to use? Answer: It depends. This video compares all 3 options.
You can easily get in trouble when you first get a credit card. But there is a way out - listen to Tessa.
Activity tracker: the way scammers now use them to shimmy their way into the lives of unsuspecting consumers is cutting-edge.
This month we highlight podcasts about a new income-based student loan repayment plan and is your money stored in a bank from NPR.
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Chat GPT is a powerful AI language model that can help with a wide range of tasks. But scams lure on the horizon, too!
If you're buying or selling something and you use your payment app, chances are you may get scammed. Get the lowdown here...
The good and the really bad about "spam" accounts online. What do you need to look out for?
Paul graduated from college five years ago with $40,000 in student loan debt. While scrolling through emails on his laptop, he eyes a notification that piques his interest.
This month we highlight videos about items you might not know expires, saving money on home and car insurance from Consumer Reports.
Join the club! Unfortunately, most of us are... So how do you put a stop to that? Start with this video...
While you're counting down the days to the live event, a scammer might be counting how much they made selling you phony tickets.
With scam emails getting more professional through AI, chances rise of you falling for one. Our video and resources are here to help.
Marketers have a gazillion tricks to get people exposed to ads and make sales, and manipulative design is all over it...
Fake AI generated images are everywhere. They are harder to spot by the day, and the implications can be enormous.
Marketers may use manipulative techniques to increase brand loyalty. Use this video and resources below to protect yourself and your family.
This month we highlight podcasts about catphishing, victim blaming, and grandparent scams from AARP's The Perfect Scam.
As frugal consumers sail through the vast ocean of coupons and promo codes, the captivating sirens of the refurbished racket begin their enchanting serenade.
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Fell for a sales pitch that hurt you? Racked up enormous debt (without knowing it)?
Your experience can help others (and help yourself too)!
We are looking for people who've been hurt financially, in any consumer transaction, and that are willing to share their stories (even anonymously). Our aim is to gather hurtful financial experiences, so others won't step in the same trap.
If your story is featured, you’ll receive a $50 gift card to either Google Play or the Apple Store!!!
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