by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
If you leave your wallet or purse at home, you can still go shopping if you have your smartphone with you—that is, however, until you come upon a merchant that doesn’t accept mobile payments. Then you’ll have to trudge back home to get your checkbook,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
Online security breaches where retailers are hacked and customers’ credit card information is stolen are becoming a regular part of the news cycle. Cybercriminals can sell the data online to other criminals, who can then use the information to open bogus accounts in...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
Millennials are applying for credit cards more than most age groups, but they’re not qualifying for them, according to consumer behavior data by ID Analytics, a consumer risk management firm. One in five people ages 23-27 have been declined for credit multiple times...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
If your child has a Social Security number, they can become a victim of identity theft. With a clean credit history, a child’s Social Security number can be more valuable to a thief than an adult’s. It can be used to apply for government benefits, open bank and...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
If you’ve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that’s already sitting in your wallet or purse — a $20 bill. Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive. If you’ve heard the phrase “burning a hole in my pocket,” then you know...