Money Hazards

A real estate investment scam raked in $56 million from 600 investors while the perpetrator served a prison sentence and his wife fronted the South Florida scheme. Neither was registered or licensed to sell investments.  The West Palm Beach Ponzi-style investment scheme was headed by what was called the

Do you only hear from your financial advisor when a bond matures? Or when they want to sell you a complicated investment with no doubt big fees?  One firm is touting its AI prowess, claiming it will enable financial advisors to double or triple their client base "without adding

This could be about any generation. We will take Baby Boomers as an example, but it could be GenX or Millennials — any age group can fall for this money hazard.  Comparing your net worth to the Baby Boomer average net worth is an exercise in futility.  First, the stats: The

Retirees with government work experience, or former members of the military, or contractors with expertise in security, technology, or even economics, should be aware of a growing threat. In an official FBI notice, the agency says foreign intelligence services frequently use professional networking websites, social media platforms, and job boards

Amazon's Prime Day — as well as Walmart Deals and Target Circle Deal Days —  can be retail money hazards. They are designed to make you feel like you’re saving while potentially pushing you to overspend, buy things you never needed, and even take on credit card debt that

You know that nagging feeling of running short of money at the end of the month?  The rent or mortgage payment is about to be due. You need to go to the grocery store. You've got a credit card bill that's about to be late.  It&