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How Much Money Have You Spent Gaming Online?

How many hours do you spend gaming online? Or better yet, how many dollars have you spent gaming online? Have you spent money on (or within) a game that started out free? It happens all the time.

Before You Start Your Holiday Shopping Read These Tips

Whether you plan to shop on Black Friday, Cyber Monday or wait until the last minute, these tips can help you be a smart shopper.

What You Need to Know About the Meltdown and Spectre Computer Chip Flaws

In early January, researchers announced two flaws in computer chips known as central processing units (CPUs). CPUs are what makes our digital devices run.

Financial Planning for the Year Ahead

Taking some time now to review your financial plan for this year and next may save you time and money later.

This Is Not Fake News!

Creating fake news these days is as easy as pie! And a big reason why criminals and scammers create fake news is specifically to dupe people who might believe it. But what is fake news?

What to Know about Disaster Scams

When disaster strikes, it's important to keep your guard up to ensure you don't fall victim to scams. This article highlights information on common scams and tips for avoiding them.

Enhance Your Online Privacy and Security with These Tips

There are many threats to your online privacy and security. Some of these threats include advertisers and businesses tracking you and thieves trying to steal your financial and personal information.

What Do You Need to Know About the KRACK Wi-Fi Vulnerability?

Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the Wi-Fi WPA2 security protocol. This vulnerability affects most devices that can use a Wi-Fi connection.

Health care costs can take a bite out of your wallet. Are you one of the many consumers who are concerned about health care costs? This report looks at various ways to help you save on health care costs.

Bitcoins and Blockchain: What Consumers Should Know About It

Bitcoins. Blockchain. Ever heard of those names?? It's quite far from most people's minds, and to be honest I had to ask our FoolProof techies about it! They acknowledged not knowing too much about it either.

What You Need to Know About Peer-to-Peer Payments

These services can be very useful, but should be properly checked out before you use it. The following questions can help you evaluate the various services.

Looking for Alternative Gifts This Holiday Season?

What do you think of as alternative gifts? A family trip? Tickets to a special event? Have you considered helping others. Here are a few suggestions for doing just that.

FoolProof's Top 5 Funky Saving Tips (And a Few Others)

Life seems to be getting more and more expensive. So, whenever I get the chance to save some money, I take advantage of it! Here are a few different ways to save money.

Save Money on Your Holiday Travels

Are you planning to travel this holiday season? Then don't wait. Making reservations and other plans early can save you money and time. Here are tips to help you save money on airfare, lodging, and driving.

Winter is Coming. Is Your Home Ready?

The following tips will help you save money whether you rent or own.

21st Century Skills? Sneak Peek Into 10 Future Jobs!

Critical thinking. Communication. Collaboration. Creativity. Four words that summarize the skills that can really help you prosper in the 21st century!

Insurance Planning

This section provides web resources for thinking about health insurance and life insurance for living strong as you pass fifty.

Things You're Better Off Buying Second Hand

We all know the car example, right? Buy a brand new (regular) car off the dealership parking lot, and it loses about 20% of its value right away.

Shopping for Toys? Safety and Privacy Are Important Considerations

Do you do your homework before shopping for toys? Do you make sure that you are buying toys that appropriate for the age of the child?

Massive Equifax Data Breach. What You Need to Know.

Are you affected? There is a high probability that you are, since approximately 45% of the entire U.S. population may be impacted.

Options for Reducing Debt

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data's Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit for the first quarter of 2018, U.S. households have 815 billion dollars in credit card debt.

Can Your Credit Card Limit Be Lowered?

In this time of economic uncertainty, managing your credit card usage and your finances is more important than ever.

Got Credit Card Debt? Consolidate!

When to consolidate your credit card debt, and how do you do it right.

Feeling Financial Stress?

Short on cash, late payments, increasing debt? Check out these blinking red lights that indicate financial trouble.

Infants and Screens: What the Experts Say

Jennifer's podcast shows you the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the damage screen time can do to a kid under two.

Are You Hooked on Social Media?

Checking "likes" all day? Yearning for more followers? Chances are, you're addicted to social media... Start getting a grip with this video!

Sports Betting: What You Need to Know!

Like with any betting, it's usually the house that wins. Here's what you need to know...

How to Help When a Disaster Strikes

When a disaster occurs many of us want to help but aren't sure how. Here are some tips to help.

Avoiding Disaster Related Scams

Disasters such as that caused by Hurricanes Hurricanes Milton and Helene bring out the scammers. Fake charities, repair scams, and rental scams are just a few of the types of scams that increase during these times. Here are some tips and resources to help you avoid being taken.