Some people doing online sales don't bother with LuLaRoe or Dani dresses; instead, they create (or resell, or upmarket) stunning items made out of pennies. As in, literally made out of pennies. They sell these items on Etsy, eBay, and other online sales platforms. If you need a gift for the coin enthusiast in your life, or if you want a piece of art made with unique materials, coin art and items made out of coins could be just what you’re … [Read more...]
What to do if you fall victim to a financial scam?
Last week, I talked about how to protect your family members from financial scams. But what if you're sitting down for Christmas Dinner and you come to find out that Grandma has fallen victim to one of these scammers. What do you do? Find Out What Information Was Given Out First things first, find out what sort of scam the family member fell for. Did they go and buy gift cards and transfer the numbers? That's good and bad. Bad in that … [Read more...]
How to Talk to Your Family About Financial Scams
Recently, the Wall Street Journal published a great (yet horrifying) article regarding a woman who lost her life savings, over $340,000, to what began as a robocall scam. This story has some incredible twists and turns and shows just how sophisticated these scammers are. The scam started when someone left a message on her voicemail saying that her Social Security Number had been stolen and then used to commit a number of crimes. To protect … [Read more...]
What Parents Need To Know About Student Loan Debt
What do parents need to know about student loan debt? There are several areas to be mindful of, especially if a parent is contemplating acting as a co-signer on a student loan. These range from preventive measures (starting the application process as early as possible) to future planning (the timing of your financial commitment to a child’s student loans). Student Loan Debt: Planning Counts Schools and government agencies often have a finite … [Read more...]
Military Benefits: not Just for Those in Uniform
Military benefits are not just for those in uniform; military spouses and what the military calls “dependents children” are also eligible for money-saving benefits that may apply to both officer and enlisted members as well as their immediate family. Pay And Benefits For Families At the most basic level, those who enter the military with a family or start one after joining the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard get benefits … [Read more...]