As the darker months approach, many of us turn to online shopping for convenience. With Christmas and Black Friday sales just around the corner, digital spending is set to surge. Unfortunately, scammers are well aware of this seasonal trend, and they’re ready to exploit it. Fraud is on the rise across the country. According to … Continue reading “How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Scams as the Nights Draw In and Online Spending Increases”
How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Scams as the Nights Draw In and Online Spending Increases
07/10/2025
As the darker months approach, many of us turn to online shopping for convenience. With Christmas and Black Friday sales just around the corner, digital spending is set to surge. Unfortunately, scammers are well aware of this seasonal trend, and they’re ready to exploit it. Fraud is on the rise across the country. According to … Continue reading "How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Scams as the Nights Draw In and Online Spending Increases"
How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Scams as the Nights Draw In and Online Spending Increases
Why Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Can Be a Blessing and a Curse
In today’s hyper-connected society, our personal and professional lives are deeply entwined with the digital realm. From online banking and email to remote work platforms and government services, access to nearly everything now relies on a secure login. At the heart of this system are passwords and, increasingly, two-factor authentication (2FA). While both remain cornerstones … Continue reading “Why Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Can Be a Blessing and a Curse”
Why the Bank of England Base Rate Coming Down is Good News for us all, especially those with Debt
The Bank of England’s base rate has been at the centre of financial headlines for the past couple of years. After a period of rapid increases designed to combat soaring inflation, we’re finally starting to see signs that rates are easing. For anyone carrying debt—whether it’s a mortgage, a loan, or credit card balances—this is … Continue reading “Why the Bank of England Base Rate Coming Down is Good News for us all, especially those with Debt”
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How to Manage Microphone Privacy Settings with iOS 14: A Quick Guide
Last week, Apple released iOS 14, and with it came a new indicator: a small orange dot that appears in the top right corner of your screen. This confused many people at first, but it’s really quite simple. Whenever you see this dot, it indicates that the particular app you’re using has access to your … Continue reading “How to Manage Microphone Privacy Settings with iOS 14: A Quick Guide”
How to Spot Cryptocurrency Scams: 3 Simple Steps
Last week, the Twitter accounts of Barack Obama, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, and many other public figures all tweeted out similar messages promising to give back to their followers in these trying times. These messages included links to a bitcoin address claiming that anyone who sent money would receive double the amount back. The … Continue reading “How to Spot Cryptocurrency Scams: 3 Simple Steps”
How to Choose a Credit Card: Interest Rates vs. Rewards
When it comes to choosing credit cards, there are a lot of options to consider, and it can be an overwhelming process. With so many offers boasting up front rewards and discounts and other incentives, it can be hard to determine which offer is best for you and your unique financial situation. Two of the … Continue reading “How to Choose a Credit Card: Interest Rates vs. Rewards”