Bankruptcy is a word many people are familiar with, but they might not know much about the subject. It’s a financial term. It’s the act of declaring a person cannot afford to pay back the debts they have incurred. There are many forms of bankruptcy a person might choose to file, but each one means … Read more
Don’t get suckered into divulging your PayPal login or other personal information that could compromise your PayPal account. PayPal is a very popular way of paying for and being paid for items sold online. You might think of it as a sort of online bank. The services PayPal provides make commerce online easier than it … Read more
Rental Scams – Cheating Both Landlords and Tenants Landlords and tenants should be wary because rental scams are on the rise as criminals move in to take advantage of the volatile housing market. Many people never consider how easy it is to take advantage of someone looking for a property to rent. Few give it … Read more
Putting an End to Food Stamp and SNAP Fraud The United States Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is referred to as SNAP. It has been established to provide food for the needy. The monetary benefit amount is individually decided and is based on the home’s income and the size of the family. Strict laws are set … Read more
A report by the University of California at Berkeley, released in 2015, revealed that more than half of $152.8 billion that states and federal government spent on health insurance, food stamps, and cash assistance programs were allocated to working families facing financial difficulties. Despite the improvement in the job market, so many people still grapple … Read more
Who doesn’t love shopping? So, when a company decides to recruit you as a mystery shopper, you are likely to dive in head first. A mystery shopper is an individual hired by an organization to shop at certain stores or restaurants and then provide a detailed report on the experience for quality control purposes. Typically, … Read more
Avoid being scammed while traveling Keep these travel tips in mind and avoid being scammed when you’re taking your summer vacation or traveling throughout the year. Vacationers are a favorite target for thieves. Everyone knows travelers often carry cameras, jewelry, credit cards and cash with them. All it takes is a momentary distraction for you … Read more
Understanding the definition of Identity Theft is the first step you can take to guard yourself against it. What is Identity Theft Simply put, Identity Theft is a crime involving first collecting personal and financial information about you then using it to impersonate you for financial gain. Your identity is said to be “stolen” because … Read more
Before hiring a general contractor to assist you in home repairs do some research so that you know your rights and responsibilities. If you choose the wrong contractor you could be stuck with a lot of bills and/or un unfinished project you paid in full for. Here are some tips that can help you avoid … Read more
Weight Loss Scam Red Flags and Warning Signs The FTC has released a report about weight loss scam warning signs every consumer should be aware of. The warning signs aren’t specific to any particular scam but one of these claims is made about almost every one of them. Diet scams take many forms and the … Read more