Using Your Credit Cards Wisely
A credit card is a wonderfully convenient way to pay for nearly anything. It can be a handy tool to help you track your spending and manage your budget, and offers more protection than if…
Mary Tomkins
Mary Tomkins is a freelance writer located in Spartanburg, SC, with emphasis on economic news and research on the financial industry.
Time for a Credit Card Spring Cleaning?
Do you have a wallet full of credit cards you don’t use, multiple cards with a balance, or cards that are costing you more than they are worth? It may be time for a credit…
Federal Agencies Warn of New "Ransomware"
Federal agencies on Tuesday warned to consumers of a new computer malware that can take hold of personal files and literally hold them for ransom. The Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation…
Green Home Building on the Rise
Green home building is projected to continue to climb in the next few years as Americans increasingly search out energy-efficient and environmentally responsible homes, industry experts reported this week. McGraw Hill Construction reported that last…
BBB: Be Alert for Health Insurance Scam
Americans should be on alert for scammers posing as government workers, the Better Business Bureau advises. The purpose of the scam is to fool you into sharing your personal information, which can then be used…
IRS Announces Recognition for Same-Sex Marriages
Last week the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that all legal same-sex marriages will be recognized for federal tax purposes. This move invalidated a key provision of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act,…
Save on Energy Costs
Last week, Earth Day was celebrated by more than a billion people across 190 countries, the Energy Department reported. First started in 1970 to encourage environmental reform, Earth Day is a time for each of…
FTC: Sending Checks to Victims of Medical Discount Plan Scheme
Victims who were tricked by an alleged health care scam will be receiving refund checks in the mail thanks to efforts by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is sending out $1.1 million worth of…
IRS: Use Refund Tracker Tools Once per Day
The IRS tax refund tracker tool has become so popular for people expecting a tax refund that the IRS has put out a notice asking taxpayers to limit their inquiries to no more than once…
USPS: Saturday Mail Delivery to End in August
The U.S. Postal Service announced on Wednesday its plans to drop Saturday letter delivery to street addresses beginning in August. The move is expected to save the financially ailing agency an estimated $2 billion per…