The new year is an ideal time to make positive changes in your life. Remember to protect your identity and digital privacy. Identity fraud is on the rise, so it’s important to take better care with your online practices. Here are a few simple measures you can...
Con artists cheat Americans out of billions of dollars every year. Recognizing red flags for potential scams can help protect you, your loved ones, and your hard earned cash. Phishing Phishing is when scammers pretend to be someone that they aren’t to gather sensitive...
Clickbait You are probably seeing more spam in your inbox. Here are some examples: fake invoices for items you didn't order, notifications that an item you ordered cannot be delivered, emails with links to track your orders, or a notice of a refund from a company that...
Amazon has announced that it will offer Black Friday deals on some of its products for the entire week before Black Friday and Cyber Monday at more than 100 of its Whole Foods Markets. The discounts include $10 off the Echo Dot, $20 off the newest Amazon Echo, $30 off...
Online scams come in various forms, and older adults are one of the most targeted groups on the internet. It’s important to know that not everything you see online is true, and some emails and websites will have malicious intent. Seniors should learn about best...
Many older adults who lack computer skills or internet knowledge wonder if it is too late to learn. If you’re less than confident in your technology skills, there are plenty of resources to help you. Like many older adults, once you are online, you’ll find that...
Did you know that senior discounts at many places begin at age 50? Below is our master list of senior discounts that you may want to keep on hand. Not all locations may offer a senior discount, but it never hurts to ask, "Do you offer senior discounts?" You'll be...
This article shows 3 ways to get free Kindle books. If you don't have a Kindle, you can get a Kindle for only $69. Amazon Prime You can get Amazon Prime for $139/year, which lets you borrow more than 350,000 books for free with no due dates. With Amazon Prime, you...
Rising fuel prices and a reviving economy are pushing up travel prices. Here are some strategies that may help you get a deal on travel: Book really early. Planes are packed these days, so airlines don’t have to compete hard to fill seats. Begin checking fares 3...
One of the first steps in wiping out debt is to pay off any credit card balances, since they usually carry the highest interest rates of any debt—today an average 15%. Here are 3 strategies for getting that balance paid off: 1. Pay it off with money from savings. If...
Costco Wholesale stores offer great deals every day. But did you know that some things are on sale, even at Costco? It's easy to spot marked-down items by the price tag. Prices ending in .99 are full-priced and have not been marked down. They may still may be good...
Here are 3 quick things to remember: Don't leave empty boxes from expensive electronics on the curb after Christmas. It's an invitation to thieves. Take a picture of expensive gifts you received, including a close-up photo of the serial number. If something is stolen,...
Don't pay full price for gift cards. Use these clever tricks to buy gift cards at a discount. Use a Gift Card Exchange Site You can buy discounted gift cards for 10-35% off the face value if you use sites like the following: GiftCardSpread.com CardCash.com...
If you are trying to save money in your food budget, here are 8 ideas to save money eating out. Eating out can be a relaxing experience, but it need not break your budget. 1. Eat out on weekdays You can save money eating out on a weekday rather than a weekend. Some...
Life is better without a car payment. Too many people treat a monthly car payment like it is a permanent fixture in a family budget. Almost as soon as they pay off one car, they trade it in and take on a new car loan that requires another five years of monthly...
