Federal Trade Commission to Host Forum on “Fraud”
October 9, 2008
With the current economic and financial crisis causing widespread fear, confusion and uncertainty among consumers, many are becoming victims to predatory opportunists who are using fraudulent schemes to separate unwary individuals from their hard earned money, their homes and sometimes all of their life’s savings. Read more
How to Deal With Cash in Tough Times
October 9, 2008
Many are concerned about whether they should cash in their investments and hold on to the cash in tough economic times such as we are currently facing. They are concerned about the loss of their investments and believe that there might be greater safety in converting to cash. Is there wisdom in converting to cash? Here’s a link to an interesting article on the subject:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/09/business/yourmoney/09money.html?ref=todayspaper
Options To Consider For Your Banking Needs
July 10, 2008
When it comes to finding a safe place to put your money, there are a lot of options. Savings accounts, checking accounts, certificate of deposits and money market accounts are popular choices. Each has different rules and benefits that fit different needs. When choosing the one that is right for you, consider: Read more
Telemarketing Fraud
July 1, 2008
There are criminal elements out there desperately wanting to get into your pocketbook and bank account. Here’s a dramatization, produced by the FTC, of some of the approaches scam artists are taking to separate you from your money.
Let’s Say Goodbye to Fradulent Telemarketing
Managing Your Money: Electronic Check Conversion
June 22, 2008
Suppose you’re at a store making a purchase and decide to pay by check–at least, that’s what you believe you’re doing.
But then the clerk runs your check through a machine and hands the voided check back to you with your receipt. Later, when you get your bank statement, that check isn’t listed with your other check transactions. Instead, you notice an electronic debit to the store for the amount of the transaction.
What happened? Did you pay by check or not? Why did the clerk return the check to you? The answer is, you just experienced electronic check conversion. Read more
66 Ways to Save Money
May 11, 2008
From the Consumer Literacy Consortium, a working group of representatives from federal and state government agencies, consumer groups, business organizations, and educational institutions that seeks to develop and disseminate essential messages to inform and educate consumers. Read more
