Category Archives: Finance

How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud

Identity theft occurs when someone obtains your personal information, such as your credit card data or Social Security number, to commit fraud or other crimes. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 9 million Americans suffer identity theft annually. It sounds…

How to Finance a New Car

When you walk into a dealership, you won’t be there long before a salesperson asks how you intend to pay for your new car. When the dealer starts in, just explain that you intend to pay in cash. Saying you’ll…

How to Find a 529 College Savings Plan

You can choose a 529 plan in just three steps that will take you less than five minutes. After you pick your plan, enrolling might take a half hour or so. First, check out the 529 plan in your state.…