What are the risks of having weak bank passwords? Obviously, we’re looking at the hacker community here; white hat hackers warn that complex passwords are a more effective barrier to black hat hackers than you might think, but people who don’t understand the methodology of hacking might not understand why a complex password is better and may be led astray by bad information or fake news about hackers, malware, and virus issues. The dangers are … [Read more...]
How Does Bank of America’s ‘Keep the Change Program Work?
How does the Bank Of America Keep The Change program work? This is a type of rewards program that rounds up the amounts of your purchases on qualifying debit cards and transfers the amount rounded up to a Bank of America savings count of your choice. Bank of America describes this as a way to use “everyday purchases as part of your savings plan”. This program, aimed at consumers and not businesses, offers a fun, low-key way to save extra … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Earn Extra Money When Pennies Are Tight
With the pandemic crisis in full swing and the possibility of another lockdown looming, people are tightening their belts more than ever before. People are giving up what they see as unnecessary expenses to pinch those pennies. However, there are some things that, though deemed unnecessary, you really would like to keep in your life, such as that Starbucks coffee every morning or the ability to watch more than three channels on your TV. To … [Read more...]
Is It Possible to Make Money by Sending Emails?
Is it possible to make money sending emails? Yes, but it’s a bit more complicated than it sounds. Many of the people who make money sending emails make their earnings because they have cultivated an email list that they send out regular or semi-regular “email blasts” to; if you want to make money by sending emails you will need to be prepared to do two very basic things. One of them is potentially free (from a cash perspective) and the other … [Read more...]
What Makes a Costco Executive Membership Worth It?
What makes a Costco executive membership worth it? Naturally much depends on how much you plan to use your Costco membership, but there are other factors to consider. Do you want loyalty program-type rewards for using your membership? Are you hoping to get perks on your travel purchases? Do you like other rewards like discounts or special access to identity protection or similar incentives? Do You Need A Costco Executive Membership? The … [Read more...]