Equifax Data Breach Deadline Today
Did you file an Equifax data breach claim? If so, today's an important Equifax Data Breach Deadline for you. You may have received an email about the June 27th deadline to receive your settlement benefits. The official email address is info@equifaxbreachsettlement.com...
Read this before you cosign on a loan…
To cosign or not cosign on a loan – that is the question. You may be wondering what it means to cosign anyway. When you cosign on a loan, you are signing your name in agreement with the financial terms jointly with someone else. As a cosigner, you are equally...
How to Save on Family Emergency Travel
Sometimes you’ve gotta getaway for family emergency travel. There’s no time to plan ahead when a loved one is given just days to live. And the only thing that’s important is getting there. But what if you are hundreds or thousands of miles away? Some airlines offer...
Tax Season: What You Need to Know
It’s tax season. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is processing tax returns now. To avoid any tax processing or tax refund delays, consider filing your taxes early, electronically and using direct deposit. The IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said, "The pandemic...
5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity theft is when someone steals your identity to commit fraud. According to an Aite Group report, 47% of adults in the U.S. have experienced identity theft. Don't become a victim. Here are 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft: Secure Confidential Cards...
Financial Freedom is Possible
What does financial freedom mean to you? It may mean different things to different people. When you see the word free, it definitely implies the opposite of bondage. Or as one Forbes writer put it, “Ultimately, freedom means you are in control of your finances and...
How MLK Inspired Me…
Life is a journey. They say “when the student is ready, the teacher appears.” I’ve found this to be true. But that teacher doesn’t have to come in the physical form we’re used to seeing standing up in front of the class. It could be a parent, friend, stranger, old...
How to Protect Yourself from Scams
Scams are on the rise! There are phone scams, email scams, romance scams, employment scams, charity scams and many others. About 59.4 million Americans have lost nearly $30 billion dollars in phone scams alone. So you have to be diligent to protect yourself from...
Flexible Spending Accounts: What You Need to Know
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a great way to get tax savings. Your employer may give you an opportunity to sign up for an FSA during your annual benefits enrollment period. There are usually two different types of FSAs: Health Care and Dependent Care. What is...
“I finally got my house!”
The other day I saw someone drop to the ground. I couldn't believe my eyes at first. A few other people and I bent down to help him up. When all of a sudden, he popped up with tears in his eyes and walked off quickly. For this blog post, I'll call him Adam. As soon as...
