A fraudulent scheme impacting landlines has now migrated over to the mobile phone arena. This growing trend targets those mobile phone users that share their numbers with certain businesses. Read More.
We are now in the peak season for travel abroad to popular destinations such as Europe. In the past, paying with travelers checks was de rigueur when traveling overseas, but these days they’re overshadowed by credit cards and ATM machines. Should you use cash or cards when paying for purchases overseas? Read More.
A new AAA survey indicated that 66% of the adult US population plan to travel at least once this year. In addition, the average adult is expected to make 3.5 trips this summer. You can bet that a large percentage of those travelers will be hitting the roadways with gas prices expected to be lower than in the summer of 2012. If you’re planning a road trip, it’s important to understand your auto insurance coverage across state lines. Read More.
The recent rise in mortgage rates and home prices have some potential buyers thinking about renting. Specifically, rates have risen substantially over the past six months or to nearly 4% for a 30 year mortgage. Housing prices are also on the uptick with a 10% year over year increase or more in most markets. Still, does the rise justify the fact that some buyers are thinking about renting instead? Read More.