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When strapped for cash, people are willing to jump through all kinds of hoops to get additional money. But are payday loans a good idea? What are your options, really?
With social media like TikTok and its influencers, the world of "easy to recognize" ads is gone. Here’s a video to help you understand how your kids are manipulated online...
Your behavior online determines the type of ads you get, a lot of the time. See what's happening and control the ads you see.
If your kids spend time online, they're likely encountering "social media influencers" who may try to manipulate their opinions or decision-making.
AI is everywhere nowadays. How is that impacting your life? Learn more about AI and how to keep you safe with this video.
Your personal information is worth a lot of money to many people, while sharing too much information online can cost you dearly. Check it out in this video...
Everybody can use a little extra money every now and then, right? You can work harder or work more, but you could also decide to adjust your money habits to get there.
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovations are happening faster than us people can keep up with.
Have a credit card and little income? Then it's likely you're carrying a credit card balance... And that can (start to) hurt a lot.
Have you ever been ripped off or scammed...? Fell for a sales pitch that hurt you? Racked up enormous debt (without knowing it)?
Your experience can help others (and help yourself too)!
In this section, we feature real life stories from people who've been hurt financially, in any consumer transaction, and that have been willing to share their stories, so others (you, perhaps!) won't step in the same trap.
How many impulse buys are you making?
You'll probably make 40,000 impulse buying decisions in your lifetime.
This section shows you how to recognize the "traps" that lead you to those decisions.
The three impulse buying traps:
You'll save hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime if you learn how to avoid the these traps.
FoolProof's Hall of Shame gives you info on companies that claimed to love people, but ended up messing with people in some dodgy way instead.
Why Are We Telling You This?
We want to inject you with a big dose of healthy skepticism!
The most honest seller is not going to tell you what's wrong with their product or service. Their job is to sell you, whether it's good for you, or not.
Your job: To stop-and-question anyone who wants to impact your money or your well-being.
When strapped for cash, people are willing to jump through all kinds of hoops to get additional money. But are payday loans a good idea? What are your options, really?
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