It makes sense for a credit card company to base a card holder’s financial responsibility on their ability to make payments in a timely fashion. By keeping up with payments, credit card holders were once certain to keep a good, stable credit score. With the struggling economy, however, credit...
If it wasn’t already clear that scammers are heartless, it becomes abundantly clear for victims of the “the grandparent scam.” This scam usually starts with a phone call and a persuasive voice claiming to be the victim’s grandchild.  In some elaborate cases, the caller will impersonate the grandchild’s attorney, allowing...
With 55 million people receiving Social Security in our country, it is not unimaginable that crooks are out to scam retirees and their families from their Social Security money.  This month, AARP.com has published an article titled “Watch Out for Social Security Scams.”  Explained below are ways Social Security...
Those of us preparing for retirement may find our heads spinning with the deluge of advice received from friends, family, co-workers, and financial planners.  And with millions of Baby Boomers approaching retirement age, it is important to sort through this advice and develop a solid plan to move forward. ...
The general rule is that retirees need 80% of their working income to maintain their current standard of living. We have scoured the internet and have found an overwhelming number of helpful tips** to assist you in saving money each and every month! Reevaluate Monthly Expenses – Take a look...