Author: Deb Hipp
Signs That a Long-Distance Caregiver May Need to Visit More Often
Written by: Deb Hipp
What is a long-distance caregiver? A long-distance caregiver is someone who offers support to a loved one living an hour or more away.01 Long-distance caregivers usually …
It’s not too late to prepare for retirement. Here’s how
Written by: Deb Hipp
As you approach retirement, are you getting nervous about how much you’ve saved – or haven’t saved – to live comfortably for the rest of your …
5 ways taking on a side hustle can help you get ahead
Written by: Deb Hipp
Are you tired of never having enough money for emergency savings, large purchases, or vacations? If so, a temporary side hustle could be the means …
Cut or trim these 4 expenses to get ahead in 2023
Written by: Deb Hipp
Do your New Year’s resolutions include getting your finances under control so you save for emergencies, large purchases, and life goals like going back to …
5 things to know before holiday shopping on that 0% credit card
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you have good or excellent credit, you may qualify for a credit card offer with an introductory 0 percent APR. Then, when you’re …
Medicare open enrollment 2023: Everything you need to know
Written by: Deb Hipp
During Medicare open enrollment, you can join, switch or drop a Medicare health plan, prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage Plan. This fall, the Medicare open …
6 Black Friday scams & how to avoid them
Written by: Deb Hipp
You can save hundreds of dollars on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But if you’re not careful, you could also get ripped off by scammers …
Here’s how much your login credentials are worth on the dark web
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you think there’s only a slim chance that fraudsters might steal your login credentials and use them for financial fraud, identity theft and other criminal activities, it’s …
8 ways to lower your prescription drug costs
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you’re charging prescriptions to a credit card or digging for change in your car and couch every month to scrounge up enough money to pay …
Returning to the office? It’s more expensive than when you left
Written by: Deb Hipp
After more than two years of working remotely, many employees now find themselves returning to the long-lost office where they once spent their workdays. Whether …
6 hidden travel fees you should never pay
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you’re planning to travel soon, you’re probably eager to get out of town, kick back and explore a new destination. But don’t be too quick …
Don’t be fooled by these scammers pretending to be the feds
Written by: Deb Hipp
Government impostor scams decreased in 2021 after peaking during the pandemic, but scam victims still lost twice as much money that year to fake government agents, …
Seniors, don’t get ripped off by these scams
Written by: Deb Hipp
As summer approaches, now is a great time to remind older adults, along with their relatives or caregivers, that scammers love to prey on seniors, whom they …
Here’s why fewer Americans are planning on taking summer vacations
Written by: Deb Hipp
Fewer Americans now compared to those surveyed in 2021 rate their financial situation positively, according to Gallup’s annual Economy and Personal Finance poll conducted in April 2022. …
5 steps to fraud-proof your finances
Written by: Deb Hipp
Consumers lost more than $5.8 billion in 2021 to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That’s a 70 percent increase over fraud loss in 2020, …
Is this the world’s most evil money scam?
Written by: Deb Hipp
Business email compromise (BEC) is one of the most “financially damaging” online crimes, according to the FBI. With a BEC scam, the criminal sends what looks like …
Can’t pay your credit card bills? Do this now
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you’ve racked up too much credit card debt during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of consumers added to their credit card debt since …
7 simple ways to save $100 every month
Written by: Deb Hipp
How would you like to have an extra $100 or more every month? If that seems impossible, don’t be too quick to assume that your budget …
5 ways to help Ukrainians without getting scammed
Written by: Deb Hipp
With wildfires raging through Western states, Hurricane Ida battering Louisiana and endless tragedies on the nightly news, it’s natural to want to donate to organizations that …
8 ways to save cash on gas
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you’re like most Americans, you probably grit your teeth while you watch the ticker on the gas pump until it finally stops at a …
Charity scammers are at it again, this time for Ukraine
Written by: Deb Hipp
Like millions of people around the world, you’ve probably been moved by the suffering, despair and displacement of the people of Ukraine caused by Russia’s ongoing …
Always paying your bills late? Here’s how to stop
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you put off paying certain bills each month because you dread the experience, don’t be too hard on yourself. Lots of people procrastinate when it …
Think the RV life is for you? Not so fast
Written by: Deb Hipp
Have you ever fantasized about hitting the highway in a recreational vehicle (RV)? If so, don’t let your sense of adventure override common sense when it …
7 questions to ask before hiring a tax preparer
Written by: Deb Hipp
Now that tax season for filing 2021 taxes is upon us, you may be eager to get federal and state income taxes filed and put that …
8 budgeting mistakes to avoid in 2022
Written by: Deb Hipp
Are you unable to stick to a monthly budget but unsure what’s holding you back? Or maybe you’re ready to get your finances on track in …
Stupid money mistakes young people make
Written by: Deb Hipp
When you’re in your 20s, making regrettable financial decisions may be the last thing on your mind. After all, you’ll never have a better body, higher …
9 ways to fight the rising price of groceries
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably noticed your grocery bills climb to crazy heights during the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past 12 months, all of …
6 painless ways to build savings in 2022
Written by: Deb Hipp
If you’ve tried to build an emergency fund or other savings in the past but never saved more than a few hundred dollars before withdrawing most of it …
4 ways to build emergency savings fast in 2022
Written by: Deb Hipp
Have you tried without success to build emergency savings? Maybe pandemic financial hardship got in your way for the last two years or you just never could commit. …
What really happens if you don’t pay medical bills on time
Written by: Deb Hipp
Are past due notices from the hospital or doctor’s office piling up on your dining room table? It may be tempting to swipe the whole …
