Buy Now, Pay Later comes for fast food

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Split your burger order into six payments? You can, but your wallet might regret it later.

💸 $20 scam spreading: Don’t fall for it. A stranger walks up and says you dropped $20. They try to stuff the cash back into your wallet, but they’re really swiping your debit card. One woman at a Ralphs grocery store fell for it. Thieves withdrew thousands in 30 minutes. Yikes.

If you hear the words Bitcoin ATM, hang up: It starts with a call from someone claiming you or a loved one’s in trouble. They need money, fast. The person on the other end sends a QR code and tells you to rush to a Bitcoin ATM. Any cash you deposit is sent straight to their crypto wallet, for good. You’ll never get your money back.

Watch out for this Coinbase email: If you have a Coinbase account, do not fall for the “Migrate to Coinbase Wallet” email. You’re told to switch to a self-custodial wallet and get a fake recovery phrase. It links to Coinbase’s real site, but the phrase lets hackers take over your wallet. 

Is it time to ditch your wallet?

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Using your phone instead of a credit card might seem less secure, but it’s actually safer. Here’s why.

Worst and best fonts to save money on printer ink

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Do you prefer Times New Roman, Arial, or even Comic Sans? Here’s a surprise: The font you choose could actually affect your wallet.

Storing cash in Venmo or Cash App? Your wallet's in danger

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Unlike the money in your bank, you can lose your funds sitting in these apps. Plus, a hacker found thousands of big biz secrets, a new Amazon scam is spreading, and ChatGPT teases a search engine.

Use your e-wallet at the pump

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Swiping your card at the pump? Find out why it’s risky and get a safer payment method.

Apple stuff not to buy right now

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Itching to buy a shiny new iPhone? I reveal why you might want to put your wallet away right now, in 60 seconds. 

The legality of going cashless

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Ready to bid farewell to your wallet? Here’s why cash is your secret weapon for privacy, in one minute. 

Avoid sneaky subscription fees

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How much are your monthly subscriptions costing you? I bet it’s more expensive than you think. Listen to this one-minute podcast to clean up those hidden fees eating up your wallet.
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