Payment Apps: Guess How Many Ways You Can Get Scammed?
Way too many, unfortunately. Your accounts are draining through false support and phishing scams, or “accident” transfers. And those are (just) …
¿Qué Es Fintech? ¿Qué Deberías Saber al Respecto?
¿Alguna vez usaste Venmo, Mint, Robinhood o GoFundMe? Esos servicios fueron habilitados por tecnología financiera, también conocida como fintech. F…
What You Need to Know About the T-Mobile Data Breach
On August 16, 2021 T-Mobile announced that it was investigating a possible data breach. On August 17th, the company confirmed that data was stolen.
Learning How to Invest, Wisely and Safely
With saving account interest rates at all-time lows (2021 national average at 0.06%), more and more people are looking to invest their money instead.
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What Is Wrong with Investing Gamification?
Unfortunately, just about everything. Thinking investing (through gaming) is harmless fun, can cost you dearly. Think money loss, rip-offs and even …
Scammed with Your Payment App
Here's a scenario for you...
Say you're selling something—online or offline—and you get paid by a stranger. He pays you via payment app&m…
What You Need to Know About Amazon Sidewalk
If you have an Amazon Echo, Tile, or Ring device, read on. Amazon turned on their Sidewalk service for Echo devices on June 8th and will turn on Tile …
Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
It can be a great thing, but there are quite a few challenges and pitfalls, too. Think scams and financial mistakes.... Do your homework, starting w…
Keeping Your Payment Apps (and Money) Safe
The way we pay has steadily changed over the years. Carrying cash and using plastic cards are becoming an old concept as we shift towards apps and oth…
Unusual Money Habits That Can Make You Money!
Everybody can use a little extra money every now and then, right? You can work harder or work more, but you could also decide to adjust your money hab…
Pros and Cons of Money-Saving Apps and Browser Extensions for Online Shopping
There are many browser extensions and apps that want to help you save money when shopping online. Some may find discounts, coupons, best prices, or ca…
Sustainability Doesn't Have to Be Expensive
The intention to live a more sustainable life is often there for many people: eat organic food, make sustainable clothing choices, drink tap water rat…
¿Has Escuchado de un Tipo de Estafa Conocido como "Money Flipping"?
Cientos de jóvenes son presa fácil de money flipping todos los días en redes sociales. Esto sucede en Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, o cualquier ot…
Car Repossession: There's Only Bad and Ugly
If you can't make your car payments on time, you may be at risk of getting your car being taken away, or "repossessed". It won’t be a fun ride, gu…
What Is Fintech? What Should You Know About It?
Ever used Venmo, Mint, Robinhood, or GoFundMe? Those services were enabled by financial technology, also known as fintech. Fintech is the use of techn…
Basic Budgeting 101
Are you living right up to your income? Going a bit beyond your income to make ends meet—running up credit card debt or dipping into savings? If…
Presupuesto Básico 101
¿Estás viviendo a la altura de tus ingresos? ¿Yendo un poco más allá de tus ingresos para llegar a fin de mes, acumulando deudas en la tarjeta de…
New Privacy Tips for Facebook and WhatsApp
Facebook Updates Its "Access Your Information" Feature
Facebook has updated its "Access Your Information" tool that allows users to see their persona…
Starting Your Own (Web-Based) Company?
If you are, beware of bogus web development scams! Scammers are out there, preying on people in need of websites, and try to rip them off in a varie…
Are You at Risk of Fake Package Delivery Scams?
We do a lot more online shopping during these Covid times. And with that, the risk of getting scammed rises dramatically, too. Here's how...