Don’t Let Coronavirus Make Your Savings Sick
My goal is to help you think about creating a basic savings plan for a "ready cash" fund that helps give you and your family additional financial security in an unpredictable world.
The Dangers of Randomly Clicking Links
Randomly clicking links or going to unknown websites on your computer, phone, or even smart TV can put you at risk of covertly downloaded software intended to damage or disable your computer or other devices.
Auto Contracts Requiring Mandatory Binding Arbitration Limit Consumer Rights
Let's look at what arbitration is and the dangers posed to consumers by pre-event mandatory binding arbitration requirements.
Are You Ready for "Native Advertising"?
When conducting web searches, do you know how to tell the difference between search results that give you really helpful information and advertisements that may give you nothing useful at all (or try to sell you things)?
Take Five Steps to Save BEFORE You Shop for a New Vehicle
If you are thinking of buying a new or used vehicle and you want to save money, I recommend first taking five steps before you even think of heading to a dealership showroom or website to shop.
Make the Most of Your Financial Resolutions
Here are some tips to help you get started.
Appliance Repair Guide
All those household appliances that are supposed to make our lives easier, sometimes don't. When repairs may be looming or better yet before they rear their heads—this guide can help.
Money-Saving Tips to Lower Your Auto and Gas Costs
Gasoline prices typically fluctuate depending on the season, for example, going up when more people are traveling in the summer. Even a few extra cents a gallon can quickly add up to lots of dollars.
Auto Repair Guide
Have you recently gotten a new (or newer) car? If so, or even if you've had it for some time, here are some of our resources to help you keep it in good shape.
Options for Managing Your Student Loans
If you or a family member have student loans to repay now or in the future, it's never to early to consider what options work best for your financial well-being.
Computer Repair Guide
Sooner or later almost every computer develops a glitch, error or problem that simple troubleshooting can't solve. It's time for more extensive repairs.
TV, Radio and Electronics Repair
What do you do when your TV, radio, DVR, DVD player, MP3 player, CD player, camcorder, home entertainment center, or other electronic equipment conks out?
Why Do Scams Continue to Work?
Scammers are master manipulators and know how to use several basic strategies to trigger your emotions and trick you into a quick action.
7 Ways to Advocate for Yourself when Getting Poor Customer Service
Dealing with customer service for products and services is a fact of life.
Ever Considered a Two-Year Community College or Four-Year State University?
Jealous that your friends are heading to that fancy out-of-state University? Forget it!
Privacy Issues
In today's 24x7 world, our lives are becoming an open book to everyone. You can keep your personal information private but only if you know how it can be collected and shared.
5 Cards & Free Goodies
How many times has somebody on campus or in your mail tried to push a "free" credit card on you?
Computer Savvy
For many of us, computers aren't just a convenience they are a necessity. With that in mind, this section provides some resources on how to stay connected while you go anywhere you want to be.