5 Identity Theft Risks You Should Never Take on Public Wi-Fi
Identity thieves and hackers can’t wait for you to connect to unsecured public Wi-Fi.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
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7 Ways to Organize Your Finances
You don’t need to be an organizing whiz to straighten up personal finance habits.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
7 Ways to Nip Overspending in the Bud
Tired of being broke all the time? Here’s how to rein in overspending.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
5 Signs a Credit Card Balance Transfer Could Be Right for You
A balance transfer card can help you pay off debt while saving on interest.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
Don’t Be Fooled by These 4 Medicare Scams
Here’s how to spot scammers trying to trick you into helping them commit Medicare fraud.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
6 Red Flags of a Predatory Lender
Taking out a loan with a predatory lender can trap you in a destructive cycle of debt.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
4 Reasons to Stop Making Only the Minimum Credit Card Payment
Paying only the minimum due on a credit card now can cost you big-time later.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read
Tweak These 6 Spending Habits to Save Hundreds of Dollars a Month
These everyday spending habits could be the reason you’re broke most of the time.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
5 Fears that Keep You From Getting Out of Debt
Paying off debt doesn’t have to be scary. Use these tips to rid yourself of fear.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
4 Factors that Determine Your Credit Card Limit
Want to start receiving higher credit limits on your credit cards? Try adjusting these factors.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
5 Things You Need to Know About Your Parents’ Estate Plan
Talk to your parents about their estate plan now to avoid chaos later.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
5 Signs You May be a Victim of Identity Theft
Don’t overlook these signs of an identity thief at work wrecking your credit.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
Working after the Pandemic: Polls Show Employees Want to go Back to the Office – But They Want the Office to Change
Employers get ready for workers to return to the office – but not all employees are onboard.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
Parents Helped Adult Children at Their Own Expense Due to Pandemic
A new survey shows plenty of parents neglected their own finances in 2020 to help adult kids.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
Make Sure You’re Immune to These COVID-19 Vaccine “Survey” Scams
Scammers take a stab at preying on public health fears with COVID-19 schemes.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
Take these 5 Steps to Bounce Back from Maxed Out Credit Cards
Don’t let maxed out credit cards keep you from having credit when you need it.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
6 Cures for Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Does your money run out between paydays? Try these remedies for being constantly broke.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
Is That “Sugar Momma” a Scammer?
Move over, fake sugar daddies. Women can lie about having deep pockets, too.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
7 Short-Term Financial Goals You Can Set Today
Setting these short-term financial goals can help you achieve bigger goals later.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
5 Ways Maxing Out Credit Cards Can Hurt Your Credit
Charging credit cards to the limit can be a recipe for ruined credit.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read
Airfare Scams Grounding Lockdown-Weary Travelers
Don’t let these airfare scams ruin the vacation you’ve had to put off for a year.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
Moms and Money: What 5 Successful Daughters Learned – and You Can, Too
They say “mother knows best.” When it comes to money, these mothers truly do.
Elizabeth Ayoola
7 minute read
8 Things to Know About Buying a Medicare Supplement Plan
Supplementing original Medicare with a Medigap policy can ease the pain of medical bills.
Deb Hipp
3 minute read
6 Easy Ways to Track Your Spending Habits
Want to save more money each month? Tracking your spending is a good start.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
How to Save Money on Interest with the Credit Card Grace Period
Making purchases during your card’s grace period buys time to pay them off with no interest.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy
These personal finance resources can help you achieve your financial goals.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
6 Signs You Need to Improve Your Financial Literacy
If it seems like you can never get ahead, it’s time to fine-tune your financial literacy skills.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read
5 Ways to Make Improving Personal Finance Fun
Taking a fun approach to personal finance habits can help you reach big goals faster.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
5 Stressors Faced by Sandwich Generation Caregivers
Caregivers for two different generations feel the pressure of too many responsibilities.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read
5 Financial Bloggers Share What Motivates Them to Educate Others
For Financial Literacy Month, Debt.com spoke with money experts from all walks of life.
Joe Pye
5 minute read
5 Smart Ways to Use a Credit Card
Credit cards don’t have to lead to financial woes when you’re smart about how you use them.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
Can a Spending Fast Fix Your Finances?
A spending fast can detox your personal finance habits and lead to a healthier bank account.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
5 Pros and Cons of Automated Bill Payment
Automatic monthly payments can simplify your life, but the payment method has its drawbacks.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
5 Top Scams Targeting Seniors
Watch out for these scams aimed at tricking older adults into bad financial situations.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
6 Long-Term Care Insurance Facts to Help You Plan for Retirement
Purchasing long-term care insurance now can protect retirement savings later.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
Watch Out for These 6 IRS Tax Scams
Don’t be fooled by tax scammers out to steal your identity or money.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
Divorced or Widowed? Brace Yourself for These 5 Retirement Challenges
Women who are single due to divorce or widowhood face unique challenges in retirement.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
5 Financial Benefits of Being Married in Retirement
Tying the knot for the long haul can be a financial lifeline in retirement.
Deb Hipp
9 minute read
5 Financial Advantages of Being Single in Retirement
Heading into retirement without another person to consider? Maybe that’s a good thing.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
6 of the Biggest Retirement Challenges Women Face
Women face plenty of obstacles when it comes to saving for retirement.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read