401k: Dont Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

A 401k is a retirement savings plan. It is funded by employee payroll deductions and, occasionally, employer matching contributions. The money is put in a fund and invested. Some employees opt for low-risk investments, such as short-term bonds. On the other hand, others play the gambling game and dabble in the stock market. Which should [...]

What You Need to Know About Government Grant Scams

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Whether you are surfing the internet or watching television late at night, you are likely to come across an advertisement offering you access to free money. That advertisement sounds appealing. After all, who wouldnt want free money? Luckily, most of us know that free money is not something that comes along often. However, these advertisements [...]

Watch out for Job Hunting Scams

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Are you unemployed and thinking of changing careers? If you are, you may be using the internet, as well as your local newspapers to find job openings. While these are both great way to find job openings that you are qualified for, as well as apply for those jobs, you need to remember to be [...]

Tweaking A Bit: Making Your Online Dating Profile Noticed

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Getting responses from online dating sites would depend on how you advertise yourself. Your online dating profile would attract your possible matches. Because there are too many member users, getting your profile noticed may be a problem. Whenever you are creating your user profile in any online dating site, honesty should be exercised. Any kind [...]

Love Not Spared: Online Dating Scam

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Online dating is attracting more and more singles. In fact, according to web measurement firm, comScore Media Metrix, about 26% of internet users or 39 million Americans visited online dating sites in December 2003. Both women and men have testified to its success, in terms of finding relationships. According to Online Dating Magazine (2007), more [...]

How to avoid a Timeshare Fraud

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

As with any kind of investment, the chances of your timeshare investment ending up in a fraud or scam are very much possible. A fraud or a scam can prove devastating for you both financially and mentally. It may take a while for you to recover from its backlash. Those of you who have already [...]

Selling Your Car on eBay: Watch Out for Scams

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

If you want to sell your car on eBay, you are making a good decision. EBay is a popular online auction website. While most internet users use the website to buy and sell small goods, like movies and electronic equipment, the buying and selling of cars has increased in popularity. Although eBay is a great [...]

Beware of Newspaper Job Advertisements

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Have you thought of changing careers or are you looking for work? If you are, you may end up turning to the employment section of your local newspaper.  Although your local newspaper is a great way to get access to local, up-to-date job listings, you need to be cautious of some of those listings.