We try our best to keep Lifehacker readers aware of recent data breaches and security vulnerabilities that might have compromised their data. Any good website or service should tell you what’s up, too. Sometimes, though, you get an email out of the blue that your account credentials have been compromised—even though the company sending you
I have a good friend who recently started the process of buying a house after years of living in a rented apartment. In his mind, he’s done everything right—he has a steady job that pays well, he has no debt, and he saved up 20% for a downpayment. But when he tried to get pre-approved
At a certain age, many children have to deal with the financial mistakes their parents make. That could mean having to help them out with money, or even having mom and/or dad move in with you. Some families actually plan for that to happen. In other cases, there are limited options given the high cost
Maybe you’ve owned a home for years, or you’ve just left your parent’s home and are looking to get onto the property ladder. Either way, getting the deposit ready for purchasing your dream home is no easy task. For most people, buying a home is the largest purchase they will ever make in their lives,
Many people are more worried about cybercrime than violent crimes. In response to this, the insurance sector can offer a range of products to suit the digital age. The company Vertafore says cyber insurance should be mandatory for every citizen, not just those running a business. To understand more about this new form of insurance,
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And when it comes to money habits, I’m living proof. As both my parents were frugal, I picked up a thing or two—both good and bad—about saving money. My mom, who was a single parent and raised my older brother and I with two full-time