For cybercriminals, stealing your personal information and money through online scams has become big business. The growth of social media use has resulted in even more scams, according to recent reports given to the Federal Trade Commission. More than one in four people who reported losing money to fraud in 2021 said it started on social media with an ad, a post or a … [Read more...] about Beware falling prey to online scams
Why do some credits cards have annual fees and others don’t? Which type should you get? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, offers some insights to WalletHub. … [Read more...] about Annual fees vs. no annual fees credit cards
Friday, April 22 is Earth Day. Want to be more eco-friendly? Let’s start with your shopping habits. Brands have been greenwashing products for years. This tactic convinces consumers to spend more on similar products in favor of a “green” label. “Brands started to realize that people care about green products,” said Dr. Jamie Grigsby, assistant professor of marketing at … [Read more...] about Greenwashing: A harmful trend targeting well-meaning shoppers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics reported a record-breaking average of 3.98 million resignations per month in 2021. The trend, denoted the Great Resignation or the Big Quit, marks a shift in how we view work and what we value in a job, explains Missouri State University professor of management, Dr. Wes Scroggins. “I don’t think this Great Resignation will be going away … [Read more...] about The Great Resignation: Keeping up with radical shifts in the job market
What’s the difference between liability and full coverage car insurance? Which one should a driver get? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, offers some insights to WalletHub. … [Read more...] about Liability vs. full coverage car insurance