The New Black Friday: Green Monday?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be the best-known days to get holiday shopping deals, but one of the biggest shopping days of the...
holiday identity theft

Your Holiday Identity Theft Checklist

The holiday season is a busy time of the year for identity theft and other kinds of identity-related fraud. Scams abound, but if you...
Credit Cards

What’s a ‘Good’ Debt?

Thanks to the economic downturn and its lingering effects, the word “debt” predominantly carries a negative connotation. But you may have heard in the...
Mistake

5 Credit Mistakes You’ll Regret Immediately

We all make mistakes and have regrets — those extra pieces of pie over Thanksgiving come to mind! — however, some regrets last longer than...
Homeowners

Freelancers: Here’s What You Need to Know About Buying a Home

One of the main things you need in order to qualify for a mortgage is an income to support the payments—you’ll need documents showing this income when you...

The Simple Way to Keep Your Tax Refund Safe

The holiday season is just getting underway, a time dedicated to finding the perfect gift for loved ones and a steady procession of festive...
Home ownership

The Loophole That Could Help You Buy a Home Even If You Have a...

It’s not impossible to buy a home when you have existing debts. Homebuyers do it every day, in fact. But you have to know...
Credit Cards

The Hidden Bonus of Paying Off Credit Card Debt

In theory, nobody wants to be in debt. But when credit card bills arrive, we don’t exactly rush to pay them. And when we...
Cyber thief

Should You Be Worried About Identity Theft on Cyber Monday?

Two years ago, hackers planted malware in Target’s point-of-sale system and stole 40 million credit card and debit card numbers, in addition to 70...

Adam Levin discusses Swiped, identity theft protection on Fox & Friends

Adam Levin discussed some tips to help consumers minimize their risk of fraud and identity theft this holiday season on Fox & Friends, as...