The dangers of debit cards
Your checking account can be wiped out in minutes; a much better option is a debit card on a secondary account without much money in it
Tips & Guides
Is this text, or call, or email, a scam?
How to stop robocalls and robotexts and avoid scams
Despite new federal laws and rules, the ringing won't stop
Medical bills and your consumer rights
You, Inc.: It all starts with you
Fraud was the biggest complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission in 2022. We look at the most common types of fraud and offer tips on how you can avoid becoming one of those statistics.
Junk fees: How to avoid them or fight them
New rules aimed at squashing gotcha, misleading and buried fees
Using a moving broker or unethical mover could lead to your property being stolen
More and more consumers encounter movers who demand a significantly higher payment than they were quoted. Or the mover steals their property and fences it.
A quick guide to credit freezes and protecting yourself from identity theft
Our recommendation is simple: get credit freezes.
How to handle airline woes, from cancellations to refunds to lost bags
Here are tips to solve problems -- or avoid them in the first place
How to get a good car loan – here are six tips
Getting a good deal on an auto loan or lease starts before you set foot on a car lot.