- It's a Money Thing
- Financial Security
Learn what an emergency fund is and is not, why you need it, and how much money should be in it.
Learn what an emergency fund is and is not, why you need it, and how much money should be in it.
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It seems like every site you visit requires a user name and password. If the website accesses private information, like financial information, email, etc., you should safeguard your information with a strong password.
Unfortunately, ATM card skimming - a way for criminals to steal your card and PIN information - is on the rise. Here's how to avoid skimmers.
Money transfer scams involve cash transfers, such as wire transfers, Moneygram® transfers, Western Union transfers or similar cash-like transfers. It can be a helpful tool to send funds to family and friends, but it can also be a quick way for thieves to steal your money and disappear before you realize what happened.
Unethically creative identity thieves have a new trick up their sleeves: sending text messages to your cell phone as if they were a financial institution and asking you to 'confirm' your account number, PIN, or other pieces of information.