Category: Well-Armed Consumer

When it comes to spring cleaning, nowadays, there are more things that need attention besides removing dust bunnies and cleaning windows. In today’s technology reliant world, it is also important to make an annual plan for spring cleaning of your digital life. The truth is that we all have one tha...

Proper debt management leads to financial security in the future – something we all hope to achieve. In fact, much of our financial success depends on our ability to manage debt, which when properly done, allows us to regain our financial wellbeing. The more you know about debt, the better you can...

Spending time in even the most welcoming city tends to get expensive. Families on a budget often look for inexpensive ways to enjoy a day together. It may come as something of a surprise, but the Greater Boston area offers diverse historical, cultural, and down-to-earth fun without opening your wall...

What Is A Good Credit Score? That can depend on what you’re trying to accomplish. Most people want to know more about credit scores because they’re trying to borrow money, usually in the form of a mortgage, vehicle loan, or other significant loan. The majority of credit scores opera...

Each year the number of consumers who have been the victim of stolen identity from a web scam rises. Currently, over a billion consumers have experienced identity theft online that has wreaked havoc on their personal finances and lives. It can be a true nightmare to fix the issues that occur when yo...

Scammers have nearly perfected the art of bringing unsuspecting people into their confidence and then defrauding them of hard-earned retirement resources. Many begin their investment fraud schemes by contacting everyday people with seemingly valid reasons to invest in their proposals. Our valued eld...

Every year, billions of dollars are lost from cyber scams. Computer hackers steal personal information that allows for identity theft. This type of crime can impact individuals, families, and even large scale corporations. Protect yourself from allowing this to happen by better understanding the lat...

If you have a family and are shopping for a new car, you need to find the right car for your needs. Yet it’s not always easy to determine which are truly the best cars for families. Should you be looking for size, safety ratings, in-car entertainment, or something else? Here’s a closer look at [...

What is overdraft protection? And do you really need it? Doesn’t your credit union just give it to you automatically? If you are asking yourself these questions, then you’ll want to learn more about this important protection. No, it’s not automatic. And there is a very good reason ...

For a person with cash in their hand, they might consider a traditional savings account or the money market. The two types of accounts are similar in some ways but they do have their differences as well. Both accounts pay interest on deposits but the rate of interest varies. The money market pays a ...