Beware Tech Support Scams!

Security and Scams

Tech Support Scams

Tech support scams are some of the evilest forms of hacks. In these scams, fraudsters contact victims and trick them into granting the scammer access to their computers. The crooks may reach out to people through a phone call. They’ll insist that the victims have a virus or another problem they’ve somehow detected from the company’s headquarters. Or, they’ll send …

Debit Card Safety

Security and Scams

Let’s explore when and how to use your debit card.  How do you pay for your purchases? It may be instinct for you to pull out any piece of plastic without thinking, but your random card of choice might not be the safest way to pay. Credit and debit: How are they different? Appearances aside, your credit and debit cards …

7 Ways To Spot A Loan Scam

Security and Scams

A loan scam will target people who are in dire straits and who will do anything to get their hands on some cash. Once a loan scam has snagged a victim, they will have the borrower fill out an “application” with sensitive and personal information. The scammer will use the victim’s information to hack their accounts. Arm yourself with knowledge …

The Best Way To Finance A Home Improvement Project

For the Home

Are you looking to remodel your kitchen or finally complete that home improvement project you’ve always wanted?  With no finance fees or interest payments, paying cash for a home improvement project is the best option. However, if you don’t have enough cash to cover a large home improvement project, you will need to look at other funding options. With so …