Gift Card Payment Scams

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Con artists have latched onto gift cards as an easy and untraceable way to steal your money. Here’s what you need to know about gift card payment scams.

Pay Off Student Loans With Help From These Tips

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Paying off student loans doesn’t have to be a burden. AARP financial adviser Jean Chatzky has some tips to help you create a game plan and get ahead.

Tips for Building an Emergency Fund

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Starting an emergency fund can seem impossible. But with the help of Jean Chatzky, AARP financial ambassador, these simple steps can get you started and saving to turn a major emergency into a minor inconvenience.

Tips for Managing Debt During the Pandemic

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Now is a great time to pay off your debt and improve your finances. AARP’s financial ambassador, Jean Chatzky, is here to show you how to do just that.

Who Qualifies for the Third Stimulus Payment?

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The American Rescue Plan Act will provide many people with up to $1,400 in this new stimulus payment. Check these guidelines to know if you qualify.

Scammers Want You to Be Their Money Mule

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Has someone you’ve recently met asked you to move money around? Beware! Some swindlers scammers try to prevent law enforcement from finding the money they steal by recruiting mules to illegally transfer cash and packages to other individuals.

What You Need to Know to File 2020 Taxes

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Filing taxes can get tricky, but there’s some extra complexity with your 2020 tax return. Between stimulus checks, unemployment benefits and mail delays, make sure you’re prepared to file.

Ways to Spot a Phantom Debt Collection Scam

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If someone calls you to collect a debt you don't think you have, it could be a scam. Here are three ways to identify a phantom debt collector.

Grandparent Scams

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Fraudsters will use any leverage they can get to separate you from your money, including playing on family bonds. Here is how you can avoid one of their favorite ploys, the grandparent scam.

4 Ways to Avoid a Charity Scam

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Scammers like to take advantage of the kindness of others. Here are four ways to make sure your money goes to a genuine charitable organization.

4 Ways to Keep Porch Pirates Away

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A porch pirate is someone who steals newly delivered packages from other people’s front steps. Here are four ways you can keep your deliveries away from these thieves.