Author: Elizabeth Gray
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Scammers Know Everyone Wants a Cute New Fur Baby
If you’ve decided it’s time to welcome a new puppy or kitten into your home, you could fall victim to a pet scam. These usually happen online, where low prices will hide extra “fees” and expenses that will drive the price up, and the pet may not even exist. Continue reading
There’s Nothing Funny or Romantic about a RomCon
I love a good RomCom just like so many others but a RomCON is not something I want to experience. If this new online relationship seems too good to be true, it probably is. Please read to see if you may have fallen victim to these online casanovas/femme fatales who know just what to say to get you to fall for them and their schemes. Continue reading
Don’t Get Caught Up in a Tax Return Scam!
Did you get an email from the IRS telling you something about your taxes? Get rid of it, because the IRS doesn’t do business that way! This is just one of the ways tax scammers prey on victims this time of year. Continue reading
Don’t Get Caught in a Grandparent Scam
The grandparent scam has been around for decades, but technology has made it even easier for scammers to carry out. Find out what to watch for and how to avoid it! Continue reading
4 Scams to Watch Out for This Black Friday
Thanks to supply chain issues, Black Friday will be a little different this year, but the scammers will still be around every corner. Find out how to spot them and steer clear. Stay Safe and Happy Holidays! Continue reading
What is Credit Card Interest and How Does it Effect Me?
Several times a year, I have the privilege of presenting an Economic Reality Fair to high school seniors. For those that don’t know what a Reality Fair is, it is a hands-on simulation where students experience financial challenges they will face as they begin navigating life on their own in the “real world”. The students get paired up to complete … Continue reading
What to Buy and What to Skip in August
August is a big shopping season but not just for back-to-school supplies. What should you be buying and what should stay on the shelf until the prices come down? Check out my list of things to scoop up now at big savings and what you should wait a month or two to purchase. Spend wisely and save big! Continue reading
Side Hustle
If you’ve got holes in your budget, a side hustle can fill them! Love animals? Well it just so happens to be National Professional Pet Sitter Week! Pet sitters and dog walkers are making great money these days! Plus, check out these other great ideas for a side hustle. There’s money out there … you just have to find it! Continue reading
What to Buy and What to Skip in February
Where can you find great deals in February? What should wait until later in the year to buy? Some of these choices might surprise you! Continue reading