This week is National Consumer Protection Week so you might have been hearing a lot about how to protect yourself from fraud, scams, identity theft, etc. This is important information but the reality is that the biggest threat to us as consumers is staring at us in the mirror. Here are some ways we sabotage ourselves and what we can do to protect ourselves: Continue reading “Who Consumers Really Need to Protect Themselves From”
National Consumer Protection Week, from March 6 to March 12, involves numerous organizations focused on helping to empower consumers to make informed decisions about financial products and services. Nowhere do I see a greater need for this than with credit cards. In my role as a resident financial planner, I have spoken to too many people who did not fully understand their credit card. The lack of understanding cost one employee hundreds of dollars in fees. If you are either shopping for a credit card or unsure of how your credit card works, consider asking these 5 questions:
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