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 Are Payment Apps Safe?Not a lot of people carry cash around these days. And the good old plastic card is also becoming old school. For many people, "contactless" payments and payment (or money transfer) apps are the trend and the convenient way to go. With this type of technology, sending and receiving money has never b... |
 Help Protect Your Identity With a Free Credit Report FreezeConsumers no longer have to pay to use an important tool to help protect their identity. As of September 21, 2018, freezing your credit report at the three major credit reporting agencies is now free. Previously, a consumer had to pay a fee to freeze and unfreeze their credit report. The fees for pl... |
 The Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun! Plan Ahead With These TipsNovember 2018 The holiday shopping season is here. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer just one day. Many retailers, online and off, offer deals for several weeks leading up to Thanksgiving weekend and continue well into December. Before taking advantage of any "deals," do your homework. |
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Brain Food
November 2018
This month we highlight podcasts about charity scams, how scammers tell you to pay, and making your donations count from the Federal Trade Commission. Check these out: Charity Scams After a Disaster How Scammers Tell You To Pay Make Your Don
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