Georgia AG Carr involved in fight against illegal robocalls
In consumer news, a long talked about nationwide effort between the telecommunications companies and state prosecutors to crack down on robocalls is here.
In consumer news, a long talked about nationwide effort between the telecommunications companies and state prosecutors to crack down on robocalls is here.
How a high credit score saves you thousands of dollars
What's in a credit score? Well, it depends on what number you have. The higher the number the more money you can save in the long run. There is a real world difference in a poor, fair, good and excellent score.
What's in a credit score? Well, it depends on what number you have. The higher the number the more money you can save in the long run. There is a real world difference in a poor, fair, good and excellent score.
APS offers free lunches for 2019-2020 school year
Atlanta Public Schools has a huge announcement. Every single school in its district will be offered breakfast and lunch on the house this year regardless of financial need.
Atlanta Public Schools has a huge announcement. Every single school in its district will be offered breakfast and lunch on the house this year regardless of financial need.
Aspirational student tells story of debt-free college plan
Young people heading off to college right now can tell you that it's so expensive. But a South Fulton high school student has pushed back and won. She's going for free.
Young people heading off to college right now can tell you that it's so expensive. But a South Fulton high school student has pushed back and won. She's going for free.
FTC reports credit monitoring more valuable than Equifax cash
Because of the overwhelming interest in the $425 million Equifax settlement, we know this will interest you. The FTC says pass on the settlement and opt for something else instead.
Because of the overwhelming interest in the $425 million Equifax settlement, we know this will interest you. The FTC says pass on the settlement and opt for something else instead.
Too many Takata airbags still on the roads
The Takata airbag recall is four years old, yet one in six cars is still on the road with what the government says are very dangerous airbags.
The Takata airbag recall is four years old, yet one in six cars is still on the road with what the government says are very dangerous airbags.
3 scams falsely claim Equifax settlement connection
The Equifax data breach is the gift that keeps on giving to scammers. Impacted two years ago were 147 million people when Equifax - one of the sacred keepers of our most personal information - left a back door open.
The Equifax data breach is the gift that keeps on giving to scammers. Impacted two years ago were 147 million people when Equifax - one of the sacred keepers of our most personal information - left a back door open.
Disgraced former deputy gets probation in sex case
A former Monroe County sheriff's deputy agreed to be banished from the county after admitting he offered to drop someone's charges in exchange for sex.
A former Monroe County sheriff's deputy agreed to be banished from the county after admitting he offered to drop someone's charges in exchange for sex.
Baby Boomers burdened by college loans
Student loan debt has been a hotly debated topic for a long time, but here's something you might not know about it. Some of the biggest borrowers are people you might not think are in a jam over school debt.
Student loan debt has been a hotly debated topic for a long time, but here's something you might not know about it. Some of the biggest borrowers are people you might not think are in a jam over school debt.
Sheriff's office agrees to stop banning negative Facebook comments
A local sheriff’s office has agreed to stop banning or blocking people for posting "off-topic or offensive remarks" on its official Facebook page.
A local sheriff’s office has agreed to stop banning or blocking people for posting "off-topic or offensive remarks" on its official Facebook page.
Kroger now charging a fee for cash back
Popular grocery store Kroger is changing its free cashback bonuses for all customers, including card members.
Popular grocery store Kroger is changing its free cashback bonuses for all customers, including card members.
2 apps make back-to-school shopping worth it
School has started already for some of you, and school is about to start for the rest. Let's get ready by saving some money.
School has started already for some of you, and school is about to start for the rest. Let's get ready by saving some money.
Door-to-door salespeople selling DNA test scam
Scammers target us all, but they hone in hard on the more vulnerable populations like seniors. We have to help protect them. So, get up to speed on the latest scam impacting them: the DNA test scam.
Scammers target us all, but they hone in hard on the more vulnerable populations like seniors. We have to help protect them. So, get up to speed on the latest scam impacting them: the DNA test scam.
Cash back rewards come in many forms
If you're not doing it already, then you should make sure your credit card offers you something for using it, and there are so many options. And the offers range from cash back to travel points.
If you're not doing it already, then you should make sure your credit card offers you something for using it, and there are so many options. And the offers range from cash back to travel points.
Block the new 'Enterprise Spoofing' scam
To add insult to injury, the many data breaches we've all endured have birthed a new scam. It's called "Enterprise Spoofing."
To add insult to injury, the many data breaches we've all endured have birthed a new scam. It's called "Enterprise Spoofing."
Government may require finance courses
The federal government has a class it wants all college students to take, and a lot of folks are on board with this. It's a class that can make you a better money manager.
The federal government has a class it wants all college students to take, and a lot of folks are on board with this. It's a class that can make you a better money manager.
Goodwill back to school discount
Goodwill is helping teachers gear up for back to school.
Goodwill is helping teachers gear up for back to school.
Burger King now sells $1 tacos nationwide
Burger King now sells $1 Crispy Tacos at their locations nationwide.
Burger King now sells $1 Crispy Tacos at their locations nationwide.
Kohl's will now pack and ship your eligible Amazon returns for free
Kohl's is now accepting returns for Amazon - and will pack and ship the items for you.
Kohl's is now accepting returns for Amazon - and will pack and ship the items for you.
Georgia Power seeking rate increase in 2020
Georgia Power is asking for permission to go up on its prices.
Georgia Power is asking for permission to go up on its prices.