Archive for 'Ripoffs'
The 10 Commandments of Wealth and Happiness
Nov 24, 2010 - One of the stupidest expressions ever coined was "The one who dies with the most toys wins." When you're on your death bed, you won't be thinking about the things you had - you'll be thinking about the times you had.
How To Distinguish a Sale from a Rip-off
Nov 23, 2010 - During the bargain feeding frenzy that holiday shopping has become, it's easy to be led astray by shady marketing tactics. Here's how to avoid being ripped off.
How Countrywide Profited on Foreclosures
Nov 17, 2010 - If you don't understand why so many on Main Street are so angry at Wall Street, check out this story.
Next Bank Scandal? Forced-Place Homeowners Insurance
Nov 15, 2010 - Imagine how you'd feel if your mortgage lender bought one year's worth of homeowners insurance on your home - then billed you $33,000?
How NOT to Sell a Timeshare – Pay Money Up Front
Nov 11, 2010 - If you're trying to sell a timeshare, being asked to pay money up front should raise red flags. Don't do it - ever.
Beware This Low-Tech ATM Scam
Nov 09, 2010 - You'd think that with today's heightened high-tech security, ripping off devices as sophisticated as an ATM would take a doctorate in computer science from MIT. Turns out all it takes is a wad of napkins.
Viewer question: Can I Get a Government Grant for My Small Business?
Nov 01, 2010 - There's a special place in hell reserved for people who steal money from those who can least afford to lose it. Don't make them rich while they wait for their slot to open.
Accept $10.5 Million, or Get Arrested – What Should I Do?
Oct 28, 2010 - Despite getting hundreds of stupid scam emails over the years, this one literally made me laugh out loud. But it's depressing to think there's even one person anywhere in the world this stupid.
Free Identity Theft Protection With These 10 Tips
Oct 07, 2010 - There's no need to pay for costly protection from identity theft. Free identity theft protection can be yours after reading these ten tips.
4 Tips to Avoid the High Cost of Online Freebies
Sep 28, 2010 - Everybody likes free stuff - except maybe free malware, viruses, and other issues that can come from searching for free things on the web. Here's how to spot what's really free - and safe.
A Sales Tax When You Sell Your Home?
Sep 19, 2010 - Have you heard that beginning January 1, 2013, you'll have to pay a 3.8% tax on the proceeds of any home you sell?
Convenience Checks: the Crack Cocaine of Credit?
Sep 03, 2010 - They're called "convenience checks," but for the vast majority of recipients, there's nothing convenient about them. For those who have a problem with debt, they're temptation. For everyone else, they're a nuisance.
Payday Lenders Dropping Like Flies
Jul 22, 2010 - Arizona is one of many states putting the squeeze on lenders that offer two week loans at up to 400% annualized interest. Is this the beginning of the end for payday lenders?
10 Tip-Offs to Online Rip-Offs
Jul 14, 2010 - If you want to avoid being burned in an online scam, run through this checklist from the FTC
Help! I’m Trapped in London!
Jul 07, 2010 - My good friend is trapped in London without a passport, money or credit cards. Can you help me bring her home?
