As financial exploitation of older people explodes, AARP launches training to teach bank staff how to spot someone ripping off the elderly.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
Scammers fool millennials out of millions of dollars: Here’s how
Fake checks, Google Hangouts and Alexa are used by scammers to rip off millennials and others. Victims include: The lonely and financially stressed.
Unlocking FAFSA money for college is easier than ever: How to apply
High school seniors — and those returning to college — want to fill out the FAFSA soon for the 2020-21 academic year.
One family almost lost $300 on a fake Delta site. Here’s how to avoid this summer travel scam
Consumers may lose money as phony travel agents, fake airline sites and others try to trick you when booking a free trip.
How the 2020 presidential election may help you shake off student loan debt
Student loan debt promises are heating up in the Democratic presidential race. Should the government offer a hand in paying off your student loans?
Why are so many unable to cover a $400 emergency?
About 20% of households have less than $400 in their checking and savings account, based on a Federal Reserve study.Others fear paying another bill.
Struggling to pay student loans? You could be targeted by scammers
Those struggling to pay student loans continue to be targeted by bad actors who charge costly fees and don’t live up to promises of loan forgiveness.
Consumers lose thousands to fake credit repair scheme
Want to add 100 points or more to your credit score? Consumers pay thousands in upfront fees to clear up bad credit but have little to show.
Don’t do your boss any favors buying gift cards — it’s likely a scam
A new “Can you do me a favor?” scam has fraudsters impersonating your boss, minister, and others to trick you into buying them gift cards.
Four retirement scenarios and how new legislation could help
Washingtonis looking at some key changes as part of a bipartisan retirement bill called the SECURE Act. The bill passed the House in May.