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If you're looking to get a better return on investment (compared to today's historically low interest rates), be extra cautious for promissory note scams and the like!
Checking "likes" all day? Yearning for more followers? Chances are, you're addicted to social media... Start getting a grip with this video!
Like with any betting, it's usually the house that wins. Here's what you need to know...
When a disaster occurs many of us want to help but aren't sure how. Here are some tips to help.
Disasters such as that caused by Hurricanes Hurricanes Milton and Helene bring out the scammers. Fake charities, repair scams, and rental scams are just a few of the types of scams that increase during these times. Here are some tips and resources to help you avoid being taken.
Consumers need to be aware that flood damaged vehicles can appear on used car lots far away from where the flooding occurred.
Impulse buying is a costly habit for many consumers. Especially on shopping apps. Here are some tips to keep you from expensive buyers remorse.
Social media nudging is when platforms subtly encourage or guide users to make certain choices or actions. Like liking a post or following someone, often using notifications, prompts, or suggestions. But is that always good for you?
If you work from home, or use the internet a lot, use these tips to keep your network and devices safe and secure.
Have you ever been ripped off or scammed...? Fell for a sales pitch that hurt you? Racked up enormous debt (without knowing it)?
Your experience can help others (and help yourself too)!
In this section, we feature real life stories from people who've been hurt financially, in any consumer transaction, and that have been willing to share their stories, so others (you, perhaps!) won't step in the same trap.
How many impulse buys are you making?
You'll probably make 40,000 impulse buying decisions in your lifetime.
This section shows you how to recognize the "traps" that lead you to those decisions.
The three impulse buying traps:
You'll save hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime if you learn how to avoid the these traps.
FoolProof's Hall of Shame gives you info on companies that claimed to love people, but ended up messing with people in some dodgy way instead.
Why Are We Telling You This?
We want to inject you with a big dose of healthy skepticism!
The most honest seller is not going to tell you what's wrong with their product or service. Their job is to sell you, whether it's good for you, or not.
Your job: To stop-and-question anyone who wants to impact your money or your well-being.
If you're looking to get a better return on investment (compared to today's historically low interest rates), be extra cautious for promissory note scams and the like!
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