How Often Do You Really Check Your Credit Card Bill?
These days, with the constant threat of scammers and hackers, it's more important than ever to watch every charge on your credit card bill.
Man’s Outrageous Dialysis Bill Disappears After News Reports
A Montana man faced a dialysis bill that totaled more than half a million dollars until several news agencies reported his story...and the bill vanished.
New Credit Cards Make Me Feel Old
Have you noticed what new credit cards look like these days? They've made a small design change that reminds me of how old I actually am!
Lesson of Woman Overcharged for Whopper: Check Receipts!
How often do you check receipts when you're home from shopping or stopping at a fast food restaurant? Here's a...
Avoid a Telephone Scam: Look for Common Sense!
I reported a telephone scam to the Federal Trade Commission this afternoon after some company attempted to “lower my credit card interest rates.”
For Some Services, ‘Affordable’ is a Relative Term
As science and technology continue to advance, many of us can expect to live longer, and hopefully healthier lives. Just...
Ever Heard of the 52-Week Money Challenge?
Towards the end of last year, I started seeing posts about a 52-week Money Challenge. Did you see them? At...
2 Critical Ways to Protect Your Credit Card Information
There are two things people apparently do all the time that could cost them big-time if they aren't careful with their credit card information.
Why I Had to Go to the Governor’s Office for My Car Title
I know this is a long post, but if you've ever wondered how ridiculous state government can get, it's well worth the read.
Bad Business: Compromising Credit Card Safety? No, Thanks!
It's one of the basics of credit card safety: never give your credit card number over the phone to someone who called you. Businesses should know that.
Why Using Credit Could Cost You More, But Likely Won’t
A new court ruling makes it possible for merchants to charge customers more money if the customers pay by credit...
Does This Seem Excessive to You?
It’s that magical time of year when I’m asked to sign a new lease at my apartment complex. But this time around, there is a new change that I wanted to run by all of you to get your opinion.
Why Fine Print Really Matters
You may have seen the commercials offering fast loans with no collateral. In some cases, the spokesperson actually acknowledges that the money is “expensive.” Yes, that should definitely be your first clue.
Calls for Accountability Lost in Emotion
The scenario is enough to make anyone upset and ready to take action: a poor, 100-year-old woman facing a bill for nearly $200,000 to stay in her home. Until you know a few more details.