Scammers steal $28 billion a year from Americans over 60, an AARP study estimated. The FBI says scams are growing more sophisticated, more prevalent, and especially preying on vulnerable older people. The AP reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Freebies and cheapies to help stretch your holiday spending
Holiday spending can squeeze your budget, but freebies and cheapies can help offset costs. Knowing where to look can help you save on gifts, fun, travel, decor and entertaining. Fidelity financial explains.
A beginner’s guide to making investments
Achieving financial security often requires making smart choices, but with a bewildering number of options for saving and investing, it’s hard to chose wisely. This article from Fortune helps clarify things for newbie investors. (Photo: Creative Commons)
All you need to know about credit scores
Credit scores can be confusing and fraught with misinformation. Many people don’t know what actions can raise or lower their scores. And surveys show that many people have no idea of what their credit score is. U.S. News explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
How to know when you have enough to retire
You’ve scrimped and saved, but are you really ready to retire? How are you supposed to figure that out? Here are some helpful calculations that could help you decide whether you can actually take the plunge. From Kiplinger personal finance Newsletter. (Photo: Vlada Karpovic, via Pexels)
Are you addicted to shopping?
Some folks joke that they are “shopaholics,” but compulsive shopping is no laughing matter. Oniomania — the technical name for shopping addiciton, is a real and serious mental health concern. The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: Daniel Kulinski, Creative Commons)
7 Financial facts Christians should know
In fact, Jesus talked more about money than even heaven and hell. We should talk about it too, in a healthy, open way that is founded on biblical truth. Here are seven financial essentials from the Bible that can guide your family budgeting. From Lifeway.com. (Photo: SeniorLiving.Org)
What will Social Security look like when you retire?
Many Americans – correctly – worry about the future of Social Security as the rising number of retirees further strain its finances. What’s the real picture? What are the best and worst scenarios? How to prepare? Investopedia explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘Should we tithe on gross or net income’
Tithing is a biblical benchmark for faithful giving, but is it a mandate? What if we can’t afford it? And if we tithe, should we tithe on our net or gross? Crown Financial Ministries explores the issue and concludes that there’s flexibility in tithing. (Photo: Tax Credits, Creative Commons)
Protect yourself from phishing scammers
Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information. The Federal Trade Commission explains how to identify and foil phishers. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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