Getting your finances back on track after Hurricane Ian
After a natural disaster, the road to recovery — financial and otherwise — can be long and bumpy. As you begin picking up the pieces in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, here are some things to think about as you develop a plan to regain your financial stability: Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed […]
Spot and avoid home-related fraud this winter
Between inflation and soaring energy prices, many of us are thinking about how much more it’s going to cost to stay warm this year. Getting an email, a call, or a knock on your door with an offer to cut your utility bill may seem like hitting the savings lottery. But before you say […]
Dayanara Torres: Fall 2022 High School Achiever Scholarship Recipient
My name is Dayanara Torres and I grew up in Converse, Texas. I was born April 10th, 2004 to two caring parents 3 years after their first born son. Growing up, I was a carefree child who had a strong passion for the arts alongside glittery-pink and frilly objects. I was often gifted art […]
Health insurance covers at-home COVID-19 tests
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This Hispanic Heritage Month, spot how scammers tell you to pay
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Recovery scams will follow Hurricane Ian. Here’s how to spot them
Nobody knows how long it’ll take to recover from the destruction Hurricane Ian left behind. But we do know it won’t be long before scammers start trying to cash in on the deadly storm. Whether you’re getting back on your feet or looking for ways to help people in areas hit hardest, learn how […]
Five things to do to protect yourself online
Your online accounts, computer, and phone hold a lot of your personal, financial, and health information. Information that’s valuable to you — and to scammers who try to steal it. Here are five things to do to keep hackers out of your accounts and your personal business. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Five […]
Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay
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