Future Planning
How to Talk to Your Teens About Identity Theft and Protecting Their Credit
As college move-in dates approach, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Bureau of Consumer Protection just published a back-to-school alert urging parents to talk...
The SUV Tax: How Your Vehicle Choice Impacts Your Net Worth
By Sean Jackson From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceMany families view the SUV as a status symbol of success parked in the driveway. But that...
Can You Afford to Help Your Children Financially?
By Maurie Backman From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceQuestions: I have two grown children. Both were self-sufficient until recently. I’m still working, but my small...
Heading Off to College? Here Are Some Tips for Managing Your Finances
NEW YORK—Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting...
The 2nd Scam: Fraud Recovery Services That Target People Who Have Already Been Robbed
There is a corner of the fraud economy built entirely on targeting people who have already been robbed.The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center...
Some US Adults Are Using AI for Financial Guidance but Few Trust It, Gallup Poll Finds
NEW YORK—Some U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice, according to...
The Fake CAPTCHA Scam: When Prove Youre Human Installs Malware
We’ve all clicked through hundreds if not thousands of CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) boxes: pick...
Talking About Scams Works: The 80 Percent Rule and How to Have the Family Conversation
News coverage about fraud is often fear-based—and there are some very good reasons for that. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported $15.9 billion...
