There are a lot of scammers out there and some of the scammers have definitely gotten incredibly sophisticated and it can be hard to determine what is real and what is a scam. These scammers increasingly take advantage of people who are older or perhaps less knowledgable about how the internet works, but there are also scams out there that are incredibly obvious that I hope no one falls for. Here are three funniest scams that are too obvious to … [Read more...]
4 Warning Signs Your Financial Information Has Been Compromised
Cybercrime is on the rise once again. Up to 59% of Americans report that they've been the victim of cybercrime in some way, and the number of Layer 7 DDoS attacks increased by 573% over the course of a single quarter in 2021. Not only is it important to make sure that your financial information is safe when you're shopping online but you also need to know what it looks like when your financial information has been compromised. Here are a few key … [Read more...]
Merge Finances after Marriage
One of the big issues a lot of couples deal with when they get married is, of course, money. Should you just merge your finances after marriage? Or is there a better way? It turns out there are a lot of different ways to handle finances, and only you can figure out which one is right for you. Merge All Your Accounts On paper, the simplest way to merge finances after marriage is to open new joint accounts and put all of your money there. You … [Read more...]
These 7 Banks Still Have Free Coin Counting Machines
Do you have a jar of coins sitting at home and want to turn those coins into bills, but don't want to pay a fee for the service? Here are seven banks that have free coin counting machines. What happened to free coin counting machines? Most national banks no longer have free coin counting machines. Many don't even have coin counting machines for a fee! The reason was that it cost the banks more to service the machines than it was worth to … [Read more...]
Rising Daycare Costs
One of the biggest things that a lot of parents struggle with is finding daycare for their young children. Daycare is not only expensive, it can be very hard to find, and the pandemic made things even more difficult. Parents were pulling their children out of daycare for varying reasons, and a number of daycares shut down or laid off employees, making it even harder to find childcare. Our family found what we thought was a good daycare, but … [Read more...]
How Much Can You Earn by Retrieving Stolen Shopping Carts?
I have to admit, I've never given a whole lot of thought to shopping carts. I go to the store, I use one if I need it, and when I'm done with it, I return it to the cart return. I've seen where people try to incentivize you putting away your own cart (such as when you need to insert a quarter to retrieve a cart and get your quarter back when you're done) or where the store tries to prevent stealing by having special carts with wheels that lock … [Read more...]
Cost-Effective Safety Tips to Implement in Your Offshore Drilling Business
As the owner of an offshore drilling business, you know too well the risks associated with the work environment. This means that you see the need to improve safety for your workers and therefore minimize possible harm that your employees may suffer while also keeping your running costs low. Read on to see cost-effective tips you can implement in your offshore drilling business. Prioritize Cleaning The very first thing that you need to do is to … [Read more...]
Estate Planning as a Financial Advisor
As a financial advisor, you know that estate planning is essential for all of your clients. Helping people establish their plans and meet their needs is an important part of your job. However, when it comes to estate planning and working with your clients on these matters, there are many challenges and obstacles that are likely to spring up. Whatever the case may be, you need to understand how to deal with these issues effectively. … [Read more...]
4 Quick Tips for Flipping Designer Handbags for Profit
With the current economic environment, many people are looking for additional ways to make money. One way to do this is by flipping items for cash. Flipping designer handbags for profit can be a lucrative way to make some extra money. If you are new to flipping or just looking for some quick tips, then you have come to the right place. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of flipping designer handbags, and give you some tips that will … [Read more...]