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Don’t access your banking app on public Wi‑Fi: How to protect your money while traveling

Public Wi‑Fi is everywhere—airports, hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping centers. While these networks are convenient, they can also expose you to cybersecurity risks if you’re not careful. One of the safest habits you can adopt is avoiding online banking and other financial activities while connected to public Wi‑Fi. If you need to check your […]

What does credit monitoring alert you about (and what doesn’t it cover)?

Credit monitoring services are one of the best tools you can use to keep tabs on your financial identity. But here’s something a lot of people don’t realize: these services don’t catch everything. Knowing what credit monitoring will and won’t alert you about could save you from falling for a scam. How credit monitoring services […]

Is it safe to add your debit card to Venmo? What you need to know before you tap “add card”

Venmo makes paying friends, splitting bills, and managing quick transactions incredibly convenient. But when it comes to linking your financial accounts, not all payment methods are equally safe. Many users ask: Is it actually safe to add your debit card to Venmo? The short answer: It’s possible—but it’s not the safest option.In fact, cybersecurity experts […]

Why you should use credit cards instead of debit when buying online

Online shopping is more convenient than ever—whether you’re grabbing essentials, ordering tech gadgets, or treating yourself to something fun. And while most e‑commerce sites have strong security in place, there’s one simple move you can make to protect yourself even further: use a credit card instead of a debit card. It might seem like a […]

How to spot Robinhood phishing scams and keep your investments safe

If you use Robinhood for your investments, you are part of a huge community of traders. That popularity, however, makes you a prime target for cybercriminals. Your brokerage account holds highly valuable assets, and hackers are constantly trying to obtain your username, password, or even your Social Security number through sophisticated phishing attempts. You need […]

Don’t let fraudsters drain your wallet: why Venmo push notifications are your first line of defense

We all love Venmo. It’s the digital wallet that makes splitting dinner bills, paying the dog sitter, or sending birthday cash incredibly fast and easy. But that speed works both ways. Just as quickly as you can send money to a friend, a cybercriminal who gains access to your account can drain your balance or […]