FTC advice: Five things to do to protect yourself online

FTC advice: Five things to do to protect yourself online

From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — By Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education Specialist — Your online accounts, computer, and phone hold a lot of your personal, financial, and health information. Information that’s valuable to you — and to scammers who try to steal...
Hear the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too

Hear the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too

From the Federal Trade Commission — You’ve probably already heard about the new government plan that will forgive some federal student loans, once it’s up and running. Also in the news: the federal student loan payment pause has been extended to December 31, 2022. But...
How to avoid taxes when you come into a large sum of money

How to avoid taxes when you come into a large sum of money

From SmartAsset.com — By Sarah Sharkey — A windfall of a large sum of cash is something to celebrate. But if you don’t play your cards right, the government will expect a major part in taxes. The good news is that smart tax planning strategies can help you minimize...