Category: Well-Armed Consumer
5 Fees You Might Be Paying Your Bank That You Don’t Even Know About
November 21st, 2017
You’re probably aware that your bank charges fees for insufficient funds which is why we put together the 5 fees you might be paying your banking without knowing. Charging for insufficient funds has been a standard practice for many years. Most people know how to guard against getting fined f...
Preventing Tax Return Fraud
February 7th, 2017
Identity theft continues to be a booming business: In 2014, 17.6 million Americans fell victim, and cybercriminals made off with $15.4 billion. And tax refund theft remains a lucrative piece of that business, despite the IRS’ efforts to stamp it out. How do hackers do it? In one scam, they fil...
How to Budget When You Have Seasonal Income
June 27th, 2016
Check out these tips on how to budget when you have seasonal income! Rewarding careers don’t always come with a steady paycheck. People who work in agriculture, construction, tax preparation, entertainment, landscaping or other types of freelance and seasonal businesses, income may vary wildly...
Staying Safe at the ATM: Avoiding Card Skimming
June 2nd, 2016
Check out our Great Tips on Staying Safe at the ATM and Avoiding Card Skimming If you use ATM machines, you’re at risk for card skimming. 33% of all debit card fraud incidents have been linked to card skimming, with over $2 billion in losses at ATMs around the world. Card skimming is the prac...
New Dietary Guidelines
January 15th, 2016
Remember Your Vegetable Subgroups The government has released a new set of dietary guidelines, and there’s little about them that are likely to change your eating habits. No, science hasn’t discovered that salty snacks and ice cream are particularly good for you. Yes, you should eat more fre...
Where do I get the best holiday bargains?
December 18th, 2015
With the holiday season upon us, you may be tempted to overspend simply to cross names off your shopping list. Don’t do it! Here we’ve included some great sites that can help you get best holiday bargains with coupons, comparisons, free shipping and more. Before choosing where to buy your brand...