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3 Ways to Safeguard Yourself After CFPB Work Halted by Trump and Musk
I served a full one-year term as a Visiting Scholar at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and know firsthand the bureau's...


Fraud Prevention Quiz: 17 Questions and Answers to Help Protect Your Family from Online Scams
Welcome to our 17-question true and false fraud prevention quiz. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of common fraud tactics and...


How Halting the Work at CFPB Will Hurt Your Family
Our eyes were glued to the television. My wife and I were watching the stock market in free fall. One in four homeowners owed more on...


The Bird Flu: How to Protect Your Family and Manage Higher Egg Costs
Table of Contents What is the Bird Flu? Debunking Common Myths About the Bird Flu Impact on Egg Prices The Bird Flu and the Role of the...


Your Health Insurance Claim Was Denied? Here’s What to Do
My mother and I, just before she passed away I have vivid memories of my mother on the phone with health insurance providers, screaming...


Strongest Passwords: Simple Strategies to Set Strong and Memorable Passwords
Creating strong passwords is crucial for maintaining the security of your online accounts. This post gives you everything you need to...


Understanding Your Rights: A Guide to Key Consumer Protection Acts
Navigating the complex world of consumer finance can be daunting. Thankfully, a series of federal laws exist to protect your rights in...


Protect and Prepare Your Family For Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can strike without warning, leaving devastation in their wake. Unfortunately, scientists believe we will continue to...


Where to Get Unbiased Facts: Protect Your Family from Misinformation
The pick-your-politics news media and social media often feel like a cesspool of biased information. The nonsense ranges from fake news...


Tips to Protect Your Identity Online
There is no time that is more important to protect your identity online than right now. Hackers may have stolen the Social Security...


Homeowners Insurance: The Basics and How to Cut Costs
Original Post: 6/28/24; Updated Post: 8/29/24 This post is for folks seeking a plain language and quick explanation of homeowners...


Fraud Protection: How to Keep Your Family Safer
Original Post: 3/18/24; Updated Post: 8/28/24 Fraudsters continually refine their tactics, making it imperative to stay ahead with...


No Health Insurance? What to Do
Many couples find health insurance a complicated topic to discuss. Securing coverage can feel overwhelming, but understanding your...


Comparing Practical Purchases to Make Your Home Safer
Many experts suggest a comprehensive home security system such as ADT or Vivint. However, there are additional tools you can use to keep...


Why Disability Insurance is Important for Married Couples
Every married couple must prioritize protecting their way of life. 1 in 4 people will become disabled before reaching age 67, yet only...


Insurance Scams
There are many occasions in which life and disability insurance are necessary. My wife and I have term life insurance policies and...


Defend Against Digital Burglars
21st-century burglars include criminals and creeps who exploit vulnerabilities in smart home devices like garage door openers and...


How NOT to respond when your kid gets into a car accident
No one wants to imagine their child being involved in an auto accident, but the truth is, it can happen to anyone at any time. Being...


Why ChatGPT is a Terrible Place for Investment Advice
Updated post: 9/5/23 Original post: 2/18/23 The positive possibilities of how Chat GPT could change the world overwhelmed me the first...


Budgeting for Health Expenses
How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 5 of our 10 part budgeting series If you feel like each year you're being squeezed by the...
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