Money-transfer apps such as Venmo can be a convenient way to pay…and an attractive target for scammers. Venmo—and similar apps like PayPal and Zelle—provide a...
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Common Estate-Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Having your will done doesn’t mean you’re done with estate planning. While the last will and testament is easily the best-known estate-planning document, it’s not...
What Is a Guarantor? Who Can Be One and What Are the Risks
Steep real estate and car prices have made it especially difficult for many young adults to qualify for mortgages, car loans and even apartment rentals...
Living Trust vs. Will: What You Should Know
Wondering whether a will or a living trust is the appropriate document for your estate plan? The answer is simple—you should probably have both. These...
Beware of These Online Shopping Scams
Online shopping combines two things that scammers love to exploit—access to victims’ credit card numbers and the anonymity of the Internet. Here are five online...
US Elections 2024: What Will They Mean for Your Wallet?
The sharply divergent agendas of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are familiar to us all. The November US elections will play...
How to Switch Banks
Just the thought of moving your money to a new financial institution can be daunting—but it doesn’t have to be, says banking expert Ken Tumin....
Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes When Your Spouse Dies
More than a million older Americans lose a spouse each year. And sadly, while still dealing with their grief, many of those widows/widowers are faced...
How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge
Are you having a problem with a merchant over a product or service? Perhaps, the $3 tip tacked onto a dinner tab without your permission…the...
Best Online Side Hustles You Can Do to Make Extra Income
Somewhere between one-third and one-half of American workers are finding ways to make extra money on the side. For many, these are side hustles you...
Where Can I Put My Money to Earn the Most Interest?
With interest rates at their highest in decades, it’s been easy for savers to safely earn interest on their money with annual percentage yields (APYs)...
Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages don’t deserve their less-than-savory reputation. These days, reverse mortgages are heavily regulated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and...
