The new threat of cyberattacks may have you wondering what you can do to protect yourself. It’s a great time to remind you about best practices you should already be following.
Being alert when shopping online is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from unsafe products.
You have two primary options for freezing your credit files with the three major credit bureaus. You can do it by phone or online, whichever you’re more comfortable with.
Mistakes on your credit report can cause a whole host of problems.
In 2021, we saw a stream of children’s sleepwear recalls. Last year, more than 20 percent of all children recalled products were for violations of the flammability standard for children’s sleepwear.
A fake review could be done by the company itself, by posting a fabricated positive review on its own site or by posting concocted negative reviews on a competitor’s site.
One in five insured Americans who have surgery or visit an emergency room receive a surprise medical bill. Surprise medical bills occur when patients get “balance billed” for the difference between what their insurer covers and what an out-of-network provider charges. Often, patients don’t know that the provider who treated them was out-of-network until they’re at home, recovering, and they receive a medical bill for hundreds or even thousands of dollars that their insurance company isn’t obligated to pay. See our tips to help you know and use your rights.
Here are some tips to avoid the interest and fees that often come with these “deals.”
Dark patterns are one way apps and websites steer consumers into making the choice that’s right for the app or website but wrong for the consumer.
