ID Theft, email scams, hacking, cyber extortion, and security risks of all kinds depend on one thing more than any other: that you don’t know they’re coming

The vast majority of bad guys use what you don’t know about computers and the internet to take advantage of you which means the good news is that a little awareness goes a long way.

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It is my mission – my greatest honor – to help guard your privacy, security, and financial peace of mind by condensing more than 15 years of technology security and risk management experience into simple tools and techniques that don’t require a computer degree to understand or use.

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Retailer Tricks

All About Warranties
Product Rebates
Gift Cards

About Trust

Trusting Companies

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All About Warranties

Extended warranties are a ripoff some say, but there are times when it can be a very good idea to use them. Read all about warranties and how to use them to your advantage.

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Product Rebates

Learn why rebates are a bad thing and some tips for making sure you get your money.

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Gift Cards

Gift cards are marketed as a great way to get a gift for someone when you don't know quite what to give them. But in many cases, all you're giving them is headache.

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Trusting Companies

Store, online or off, are not known for being fair and helpful unless it benefits them to be so. Good deals exist, but many are bad deals in disguise. It's not in your best interests to be too trusting with any of them.

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