Holiday shoppers warned to watch out for e-skimming threats. Any business accepting online payments on their website is at risk, FBI says.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
Elderly getting scammed by their own families, and AARP is out to stop it
As financial exploitation of older people explodes, AARP launches training to teach bank staff how to spot someone ripping off the elderly.
Scammers fool millennials out of millions of dollars: Here’s how
Fake checks, Google Hangouts and Alexa are used by scammers to rip off millennials and others. Victims include: The lonely and financially stressed.
Unlocking FAFSA money for college is easier than ever: How to apply
High school seniors — and those returning to college — want to fill out the FAFSA soon for the 2020-21 academic year.
How retirees can check if they’re having enough taxes withheld
The risk of having too little set aside for income taxes applies to both workers — and retirees. A new IRS withholding tool online can help both.
How do you make more money when the Fed cuts rates?
Savers are looking at lower rates, too, as experts forecast another Fed rate cut in September, and possibly in December.
Don’t have a down payment for a house? Banks might have a deal for you
About 69% of prospective home buyers say the big barrier to buying is saving enough for a down payment and costs, says a recent Bank of America survey.
This tool offers a new way to estimate next year’s tax refund
A new IRS online tool could turn out to be pretty useful for those trying to get a better handle on how much they’re withholding in taxes.
Struggling to pay student loans? You could be targeted by scammers
Those struggling to pay student loans continue to be targeted by bad actors who charge costly fees and don’t live up to promises of loan forgiveness.
Consumers lose thousands to fake credit repair scheme
Want to add 100 points or more to your credit score? Consumers pay thousands in upfront fees to clear up bad credit but have little to show.